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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 861.71, 1,189.23 and 507.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 861.71, 1,189.23 and 507.63 is: 700.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    861.71 : 1,189.23 = 507.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    861.71/1,189.23 = 507.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    861.71x = 1,189.23 × 507.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    861.71x = 603,688.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 603,688.82/861.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 700.57

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