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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 861.68, 1,188.84 and 551.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 861.68, 1,188.84 and 551.12 is: 760.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    861.68 : 1,188.84 = 551.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    861.68/1,188.84 = 551.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    861.68x = 1,188.84 × 551.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    861.68x = 655,193.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 655,193.50/861.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 760.37

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