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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 861.52, 1,188.72 and 512.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 861.52, 1,188.72 and 512.08 is: 706.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    861.52 : 1,188.72 = 512.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    861.52/1,188.72 = 512.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    861.52x = 1,188.72 × 512.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    861.52x = 608,719.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 608,719.74/861.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 706.56

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