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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 861.66, 1,189.14 and 582.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 861.66, 1,189.14 and 582.45 is: 803.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    861.66 : 1,189.14 = 582.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    861.66/1,189.14 = 582.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    861.66x = 1,189.14 × 582.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    861.66x = 692,614.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 692,614.59/861.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 803.81

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