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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 861.62, 1,189.46 and 583.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 861.62, 1,189.46 and 583.31 is: 805.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    861.62 : 1,189.46 = 583.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    861.62/1,189.46 = 583.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    861.62x = 1,189.46 × 583.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    861.62x = 693,828.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 693,828.34/861.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 805.26

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