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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 861.76, 1,189.08 and 512.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 861.76, 1,189.08 and 512.32 is: 706.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    861.76 : 1,189.08 = 512.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    861.76/1,189.08 = 512.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    861.76x = 1,189.08 × 512.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    861.76x = 609,189.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 609,189.47/861.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 706.91

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