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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 860.04, 1,186.86 and 510.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 860.04, 1,186.86 and 510.64 is: 704.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    860.04 : 1,186.86 = 510.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    860.04/1,186.86 = 510.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    860.04x = 1,186.86 × 510.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    860.04x = 606,058.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 606,058.19/860.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 704.69

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