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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 860.11, 1,186.61 and 608.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 860.11, 1,186.61 and 608.40 is: 839.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    860.11 : 1,186.61 = 608.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    860.11/1,186.61 = 608.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    860.11x = 1,186.61 × 608.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    860.11x = 721,930.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 721,930.48/860.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 839.35

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