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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 861.42, 1,188.99 and 512.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 861.42, 1,188.99 and 512.22 is: 707.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    861.42 : 1,188.99 = 512.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    861.42/1,188.99 = 512.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    861.42x = 1,188.99 × 512.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    861.42x = 609,024.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 609,024.46/861.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 707.00

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