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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 861.18, 1,291.94 and 470.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 861.18, 1,291.94 and 470.94 is: 706.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    861.18 : 1,291.94 = 470.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    861.18/1,291.94 = 470.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    861.18x = 1,291.94 × 470.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    861.18x = 608,423.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 608,423.87/861.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 706.50

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