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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 861.13, 1,188.67 and 507.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 861.13, 1,188.67 and 507.11 is: 699.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    861.13 : 1,188.67 = 507.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    861.13/1,188.67 = 507.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    861.13x = 1,188.67 × 507.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    861.13x = 602,786.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 602,786.51/861.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 699.99

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