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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 861.76, 1,189.02 and 512.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 861.76, 1,189.02 and 512.56 is: 707.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    861.76 : 1,189.02 = 512.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    861.76/1,189.02 = 512.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    861.76x = 1,189.02 × 512.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    861.76x = 609,444.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 609,444.09/861.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 707.21

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