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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 861.69, 1,189.11 and 507.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 861.69, 1,189.11 and 507.62 is: 700.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    861.69 : 1,189.11 = 507.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    861.69/1,189.11 = 507.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    861.69x = 1,189.11 × 507.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    861.69x = 603,610.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 603,610.07/861.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 700.50

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