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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 861.13, 1,291.70 and 471.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 861.13, 1,291.70 and 471.52 is: 707.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    861.13 : 1,291.70 = 471.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    861.13/1,291.70 = 471.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    861.13x = 1,291.70 × 471.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    861.13x = 609,062.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 609,062.38/861.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 707.28

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