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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 861.99, 1,290.92 and 471.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 861.99, 1,290.92 and 471.40 is: 705.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    861.99 : 1,290.92 = 471.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    861.99/1,290.92 = 471.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    861.99x = 1,290.92 × 471.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    861.99x = 608,537.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 608,537.33/861.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 705.97

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