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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 861.80, 1,290.90 and 476.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 861.80, 1,290.90 and 476.60 is: 713.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    861.80 : 1,290.90 = 476.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    861.80/1,290.90 = 476.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    861.80x = 1,290.90 × 476.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    861.80x = 615,242.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 615,242.94/861.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 713.90

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