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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 861.23, 1,289.80 and 470.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 861.23, 1,289.80 and 470.65 is: 704.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    861.23 : 1,289.80 = 470.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    861.23/1,289.80 = 470.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    861.23x = 1,289.80 × 470.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    861.23x = 607,042.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 607,042.02/861.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 704.85

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