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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 861.06, 1,188.36 and 511.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 861.06, 1,188.36 and 511.86 is: 706.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    861.06 : 1,188.36 = 511.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    861.06/1,188.36 = 511.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    861.06x = 1,188.36 × 511.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    861.06x = 608,273.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 608,273.95/861.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 706.42

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