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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 861.63, 1,189.04 and 512.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 861.63, 1,189.04 and 512.31 is: 706.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    861.63 : 1,189.04 = 512.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    861.63/1,189.04 = 512.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    861.63x = 1,189.04 × 512.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    861.63x = 609,157.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 609,157.08/861.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 706.98

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