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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 861.18, 1,188.37 and 507.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 861.18, 1,188.37 and 507.06 is: 699.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    861.18 : 1,188.37 = 507.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    861.18/1,188.37 = 507.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    861.18x = 1,188.37 × 507.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    861.18x = 602,574.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 602,574.89/861.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 699.71

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