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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 860.12, 1,187.21 and 511.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 860.12, 1,187.21 and 511.01 is: 705.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    860.12 : 1,187.21 = 511.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    860.12/1,187.21 = 511.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    860.12x = 1,187.21 × 511.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    860.12x = 606,673.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 606,673.63/860.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 705.34

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