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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 861.36, 1,188.50 and 507.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 861.36, 1,188.50 and 507.19 is: 699.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    861.36 : 1,188.50 = 507.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    861.36/1,188.50 = 507.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    861.36x = 1,188.50 × 507.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    861.36x = 602,795.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 602,795.32/861.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 699.82

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