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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 861.66, 1,293.24 and 472.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 861.66, 1,293.24 and 472.02 is: 708.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    861.66 : 1,293.24 = 472.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    861.66/1,293.24 = 472.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    861.66x = 1,293.24 × 472.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    861.66x = 610,435.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 610,435.14/861.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 708.44

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