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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 861.75, 1,189.22 and 512.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 861.75, 1,189.22 and 512.46 is: 707.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    861.75 : 1,189.22 = 512.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    861.75/1,189.22 = 512.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    861.75x = 1,189.22 × 512.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    861.75x = 609,425.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 609,425.12/861.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 707.19

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