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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 861.12, 1,188.34 and 468.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 861.12, 1,188.34 and 468.15 is: 646.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    861.12 : 1,188.34 = 468.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    861.12/1,188.34 = 468.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    861.12x = 1,188.34 × 468.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    861.12x = 556,315.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 556,315.74/861.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 646.04

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