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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 861.54, 1,290.26 and 470.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 861.54, 1,290.26 and 470.96 is: 705.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    861.54 : 1,290.26 = 470.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    861.54/1,290.26 = 470.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    861.54x = 1,290.26 × 470.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    861.54x = 607,660.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 607,660.85/861.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 705.32

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