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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 861.88, 1,188.66 and 582.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 861.88, 1,188.66 and 582.04 is: 802.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    861.88 : 1,188.66 = 582.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    861.88/1,188.66 = 582.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    861.88x = 1,188.66 × 582.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    861.88x = 691,847.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 691,847.67/861.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 802.72

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