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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 861.56, 1,291.98 and 476.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 861.56, 1,291.98 and 476.36 is: 714.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    861.56 : 1,291.98 = 476.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    861.56/1,291.98 = 476.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    861.56x = 1,291.98 × 476.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    861.56x = 615,447.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 615,447.59/861.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 714.34

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