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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 860.08, 1,186.72 and 510.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 860.08, 1,186.72 and 510.80 is: 704.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    860.08 : 1,186.72 = 510.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    860.08/1,186.72 = 510.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    860.08x = 1,186.72 × 510.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    860.08x = 606,176.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 606,176.58/860.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 704.79

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