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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 861.84, 1,189.34 and 507.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 861.84, 1,189.34 and 507.78 is: 700.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    861.84 : 1,189.34 = 507.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    861.84/1,189.34 = 507.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    861.84x = 1,189.34 × 507.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    861.84x = 603,917.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 603,917.12/861.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 700.73

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