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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 861.69, 1,291.37 and 471.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 861.69, 1,291.37 and 471.10 is: 706.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    861.69 : 1,291.37 = 471.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    861.69/1,291.37 = 471.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    861.69x = 1,291.37 × 471.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    861.69x = 608,362.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 608,362.05/861.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 706.01

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