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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 861.61, 1,189.59 and 582.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 861.61, 1,189.59 and 582.16 is: 803.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    861.61 : 1,189.59 = 582.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    861.61/1,189.59 = 582.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    861.61x = 1,189.59 × 582.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    861.61x = 692,531.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 692,531.71/861.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 803.76

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