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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 861.88, 1,189.40 and 512.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 861.88, 1,189.40 and 512.60 is: 707.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    861.88 : 1,189.40 = 512.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    861.88/1,189.40 = 512.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    861.88x = 1,189.40 × 512.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    861.88x = 609,686.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 609,686.44/861.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 707.39

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