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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 861.71, 1,188.77 and 512.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 861.71, 1,188.77 and 512.19 is: 706.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    861.71 : 1,188.77 = 512.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    861.71/1,188.77 = 512.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    861.71x = 1,188.77 × 512.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    861.71x = 608,876.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 608,876.11/861.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 706.59

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