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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 860.12, 1,187.06 and 712.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 860.12, 1,187.06 and 712.52 is: 983.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    860.12 : 1,187.06 = 712.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    860.12/1,187.06 = 712.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    860.12x = 1,187.06 × 712.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    860.12x = 845,803.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 845,803.99/860.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 983.36

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