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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 861.54, 1,188.96 and 512.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 861.54, 1,188.96 and 512.28 is: 706.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    861.54 : 1,188.96 = 512.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    861.54/1,188.96 = 512.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    861.54x = 1,188.96 × 512.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    861.54x = 609,080.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 609,080.43/861.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 706.97

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