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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 929.56, 1,387.56 and 861.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 929.56, 1,387.56 and 861.04 is: 1,285.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    929.56 : 1,387.56 = 861.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    929.56/1,387.56 = 861.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    929.56x = 1,387.56 × 861.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    929.56x = 1,194,744.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,194,744.66/929.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,285.28

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