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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 861.73, 1,189.62 and 583.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 861.73, 1,189.62 and 583.43 is: 805.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    861.73 : 1,189.62 = 583.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    861.73/1,189.62 = 583.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    861.73x = 1,189.62 × 583.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    861.73x = 694,060.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 694,060.00/861.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 805.43

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