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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 861.71, 1,189.06 and 582.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 861.71, 1,189.06 and 582.56 is: 803.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    861.71 : 1,189.06 = 582.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    861.71/1,189.06 = 582.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    861.71x = 1,189.06 × 582.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    861.71x = 692,691.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 692,691.39/861.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 803.85

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