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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 861.53, 1,188.48 and 581.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 861.53, 1,188.48 and 581.41 is: 802.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    861.53 : 1,188.48 = 581.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    861.53/1,188.48 = 581.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    861.53x = 1,188.48 × 581.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    861.53x = 690,994.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 690,994.16/861.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 802.05

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