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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 860, 1,186.80 and 549.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 860, 1,186.80 and 549.92 is: 758.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    860 : 1,186.80 = 549.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    860/1,186.80 = 549.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    860x = 1,186.80 × 549.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    860x = 652,645.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 652,645.06/860
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 758.89

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