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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 860.17, 1,187.13 and 510.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 860.17, 1,187.13 and 510.88 is: 705.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    860.17 : 1,187.13 = 510.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    860.17/1,187.13 = 510.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    860.17x = 1,187.13 × 510.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    860.17x = 606,480.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 606,480.97/860.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 705.07

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