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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 861.64, 1,292.10 and 471.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 861.64, 1,292.10 and 471.96 is: 707.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    861.64 : 1,292.10 = 471.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    861.64/1,292.10 = 471.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    861.64x = 1,292.10 × 471.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    861.64x = 609,819.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 609,819.52/861.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 707.74

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