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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 860.10, 1,186.44 and 510.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 860.10, 1,186.44 and 510.72 is: 704.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    860.10 : 1,186.44 = 510.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    860.10/1,186.44 = 510.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    860.10x = 1,186.44 × 510.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    860.10x = 605,938.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 605,938.64/860.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 704.50

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