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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 860.08, 1,186.53 and 510.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 860.08, 1,186.53 and 510.56 is: 704.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    860.08 : 1,186.53 = 510.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    860.08/1,186.53 = 510.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    860.08x = 1,186.53 × 510.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    860.08x = 605,795.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 605,795.81/860.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 704.35

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