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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 860.17, 1,186.92 and 505.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 860.17, 1,186.92 and 505.88 is: 698.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    860.17 : 1,186.92 = 505.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    860.17/1,186.92 = 505.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    860.17x = 1,186.92 × 505.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    860.17x = 600,442.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 600,442.28/860.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 698.05

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