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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 861.23, 1,188.93 and 582.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 861.23, 1,188.93 and 582.93 is: 804.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    861.23 : 1,188.93 = 582.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    861.23/1,188.93 = 582.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    861.23x = 1,188.93 × 582.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    861.23x = 693,062.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 693,062.96/861.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 804.74

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