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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 861.04, 1,188.39 and 511.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 861.04, 1,188.39 and 511.75 is: 706.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    861.04 : 1,188.39 = 511.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    861.04/1,188.39 = 511.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    861.04x = 1,188.39 × 511.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    861.04x = 608,158.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 608,158.58/861.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 706.31

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