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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 859.86, 1,187.19 and 660.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 859.86, 1,187.19 and 660.36 is: 911.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    859.86 : 1,187.19 = 660.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    859.86/1,187.19 = 660.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    859.86x = 1,187.19 × 660.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    859.86x = 783,972.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 783,972.79/859.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 911.74

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