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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 861.93, 1,189.33 and 512.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 861.93, 1,189.33 and 512.62 is: 707.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    861.93 : 1,189.33 = 512.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    861.93/1,189.33 = 512.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    861.93x = 1,189.33 × 512.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    861.93x = 609,674.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 609,674.34/861.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 707.34

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