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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 861.92, 1,189.18 and 507.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 861.92, 1,189.18 and 507.74 is: 700.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    861.92 : 1,189.18 = 507.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    861.92/1,189.18 = 507.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    861.92x = 1,189.18 × 507.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    861.92x = 603,794.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 603,794.25/861.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 700.52

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