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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 861.13, 1,188.38 and 511.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 861.13, 1,188.38 and 511.82 is: 706.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    861.13 : 1,188.38 = 511.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    861.13/1,188.38 = 511.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    861.13x = 1,188.38 × 511.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    861.13x = 608,236.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 608,236.65/861.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 706.32

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