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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 861.42, 1,188.78 and 512.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 861.42, 1,188.78 and 512.13 is: 706.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    861.42 : 1,188.78 = 512.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    861.42/1,188.78 = 512.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    861.42x = 1,188.78 × 512.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    861.42x = 608,809.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 608,809.90/861.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 706.75

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