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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 861.36, 1,188.04 and 612.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 861.36, 1,188.04 and 612.40 is: 844.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    861.36 : 1,188.04 = 612.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    861.36/1,188.04 = 612.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    861.36x = 1,188.04 × 612.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    861.36x = 727,555.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 727,555.70/861.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 844.66

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