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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 859.99, 1,186.89 and 510.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 859.99, 1,186.89 and 510.68 is: 704.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    859.99 : 1,186.89 = 510.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    859.99/1,186.89 = 510.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    859.99x = 1,186.89 × 510.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    859.99x = 606,120.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 606,120.85/859.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 704.80

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