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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 861.56, 1,189.25 and 507.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 861.56, 1,189.25 and 507.47 is: 700.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    861.56 : 1,189.25 = 507.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    861.56/1,189.25 = 507.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    861.56x = 1,189.25 × 507.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    861.56x = 603,509.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 603,509.13/861.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 700.48

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