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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 860.10, 1,187.22 and 639.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 860.10, 1,187.22 and 639.78 is: 883.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    860.10 : 1,187.22 = 639.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    860.10/1,187.22 = 639.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    860.10x = 1,187.22 × 639.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    860.10x = 759,559.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 759,559.61/860.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 883.11

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