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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 861.02, 1,290.40 and 471.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 861.02, 1,290.40 and 471.19 is: 706.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    861.02 : 1,290.40 = 471.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    861.02/1,290.40 = 471.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    861.02x = 1,290.40 × 471.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    861.02x = 608,023.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 608,023.58/861.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 706.17

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