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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 860.16, 1,187.24 and 511.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 860.16, 1,187.24 and 511.04 is: 705.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    860.16 : 1,187.24 = 511.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    860.16/1,187.24 = 511.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    860.16x = 1,187.24 × 511.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    860.16x = 606,727.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 606,727.13/860.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 705.37

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