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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 861.36, 1,188.59 and 507.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 861.36, 1,188.59 and 507.39 is: 700.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    861.36 : 1,188.59 = 507.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    861.36/1,188.59 = 507.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    861.36x = 1,188.59 × 507.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    861.36x = 603,076.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 603,076.14/861.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 700.14

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