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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 861.60, 1,189.01 and 507.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 861.60, 1,189.01 and 507.76 is: 700.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    861.60 : 1,189.01 = 507.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    861.60/1,189.01 = 507.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    861.60x = 1,189.01 × 507.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    861.60x = 603,731.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 603,731.72/861.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 700.71

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