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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 861.66, 1,188.54 and 512.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 861.66, 1,188.54 and 512.28 is: 706.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    861.66 : 1,188.54 = 512.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    861.66/1,188.54 = 512.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    861.66x = 1,188.54 × 512.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    861.66x = 608,865.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 608,865.27/861.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 706.62

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