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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 861.31, 1,188.48 and 507.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 861.31, 1,188.48 and 507.34 is: 700.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    861.31 : 1,188.48 = 507.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    861.31/1,188.48 = 507.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    861.31x = 1,188.48 × 507.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    861.31x = 602,963.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 602,963.44/861.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 700.05

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