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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 861.04, 1,187.92 and 511.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 861.04, 1,187.92 and 511.68 is: 705.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    861.04 : 1,187.92 = 511.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    861.04/1,187.92 = 511.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    861.04x = 1,187.92 × 511.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    861.04x = 607,834.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 607,834.91/861.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 705.93

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