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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 861.36, 1,188.65 and 507.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 861.36, 1,188.65 and 507.32 is: 700.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    861.36 : 1,188.65 = 507.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    861.36/1,188.65 = 507.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    861.36x = 1,188.65 × 507.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    861.36x = 603,022.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 603,022.85/861.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 700.09

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