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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 861.03, 1,188.27 and 511.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 861.03, 1,188.27 and 511.92 is: 706.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    861.03 : 1,188.27 = 511.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    861.03/1,188.27 = 511.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    861.03x = 1,188.27 × 511.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    861.03x = 608,299.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 608,299.18/861.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 706.48

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