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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 860.13, 1,187 and 510.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 860.13, 1,187 and 510.82 is: 704.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    860.13 : 1,187 = 510.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    860.13/1,187 = 510.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    860.13x = 1,187 × 510.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    860.13x = 606,343.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 606,343.34/860.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 704.94

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