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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 861.48, 1,189.08 and 507.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 861.48, 1,189.08 and 507.60 is: 700.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    861.48 : 1,189.08 = 507.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    861.48/1,189.08 = 507.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    861.48x = 1,189.08 × 507.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    861.48x = 603,577.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 603,577.01/861.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 700.63

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