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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 861.83, 1,188.94 and 512.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 861.83, 1,188.94 and 512.32 is: 706.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    861.83 : 1,188.94 = 512.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    861.83/1,188.94 = 512.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    861.83x = 1,188.94 × 512.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    861.83x = 609,109.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 609,109.23/861.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 706.76

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