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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 861.63, 1,188.67 and 581.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 861.63, 1,188.67 and 581.94 is: 802.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    861.63 : 1,188.67 = 581.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    861.63/1,188.67 = 581.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    861.63x = 1,188.67 × 581.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    861.63x = 691,734.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 691,734.62/861.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 802.82

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