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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 861.05, 1,188.20 and 511.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 861.05, 1,188.20 and 511.67 is: 706.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    861.05 : 1,188.20 = 511.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    861.05/1,188.20 = 511.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    861.05x = 1,188.20 × 511.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    861.05x = 607,963.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 607,963.74/861.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 706.07

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