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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 860.08, 1,188.12 and 685.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 860.08, 1,188.12 and 685.20 is: 946.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    860.08 : 1,188.12 = 685.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    860.08/1,188.12 = 685.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    860.08x = 1,188.12 × 685.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    860.08x = 814,099.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 814,099.82/860.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 946.54

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