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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 860.06, 1,187.75 and 649.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 860.06, 1,187.75 and 649.89 is: 897.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    860.06 : 1,187.75 = 649.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    860.06/1,187.75 = 649.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    860.06x = 1,187.75 × 649.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    860.06x = 771,906.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 771,906.85/860.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 897.50

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