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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 861.92, 1,189.62 and 512.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 861.92, 1,189.62 and 512.72 is: 707.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    861.92 : 1,189.62 = 512.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    861.92/1,189.62 = 512.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    861.92x = 1,189.62 × 512.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    861.92x = 609,941.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 609,941.97/861.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 707.65

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