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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 861.36, 1,188.54 and 507.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 861.36, 1,188.54 and 507.30 is: 699.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    861.36 : 1,188.54 = 507.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    861.36/1,188.54 = 507.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    861.36x = 1,188.54 × 507.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    861.36x = 602,946.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 602,946.34/861.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 699.99

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