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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 859.95, 1,186.67 and 510.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 859.95, 1,186.67 and 510.57 is: 704.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    859.95 : 1,186.67 = 510.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    859.95/1,186.67 = 510.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    859.95x = 1,186.67 × 510.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    859.95x = 605,875.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 605,875.55/859.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 704.55

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