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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 861.67, 1,188.79 and 512.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 861.67, 1,188.79 and 512.35 is: 706.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    861.67 : 1,188.79 = 512.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    861.67/1,188.79 = 512.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    861.67x = 1,188.79 × 512.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    861.67x = 609,076.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 609,076.56/861.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 706.86

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