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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 860.05, 1,186.94 and 523.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 860.05, 1,186.94 and 523.91 is: 723.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    860.05 : 1,186.94 = 523.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    860.05/1,186.94 = 523.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    860.05x = 1,186.94 × 523.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    860.05x = 621,849.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 621,849.74/860.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 723.04

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