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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 861.73, 1,188.07 and 704.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 861.73, 1,188.07 and 704.21 is: 970.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    861.73 : 1,188.07 = 704.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    861.73/1,188.07 = 704.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    861.73x = 1,188.07 × 704.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    861.73x = 836,643.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 836,643.07/861.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 970.89

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