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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 861.27, 1,290.78 and 471.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 861.27, 1,290.78 and 471.45 is: 706.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    861.27 : 1,290.78 = 471.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    861.27/1,290.78 = 471.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    861.27x = 1,290.78 × 471.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    861.27x = 608,538.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 608,538.23/861.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 706.56

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