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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 861.06, 1,188.24 and 468.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 861.06, 1,188.24 and 468.08 is: 645.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    861.06 : 1,188.24 = 468.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    861.06/1,188.24 = 468.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    861.06x = 1,188.24 × 468.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    861.06x = 556,188.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 556,188.14/861.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 645.93

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