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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 860.00, 1,186.95 and 505.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 860.00, 1,186.95 and 505.92 is: 698.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    860.00 : 1,186.95 = 505.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    860.00/1,186.95 = 505.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    860.00x = 1,186.95 × 505.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    860.00x = 600,501.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 600,501.74/860.00
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 698.26

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