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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 860.02, 1,186.85 and 510.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 860.02, 1,186.85 and 510.98 is: 705.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    860.02 : 1,186.85 = 510.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    860.02/1,186.85 = 510.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    860.02x = 1,186.85 × 510.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    860.02x = 606,456.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 606,456.61/860.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 705.17

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