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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 861.79, 1,188.88 and 507.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 861.79, 1,188.88 and 507.53 is: 700.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    861.79 : 1,188.88 = 507.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    861.79/1,188.88 = 507.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    861.79x = 1,188.88 × 507.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    861.79x = 603,389.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 603,389.29/861.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 700.16

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