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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 860.18, 1,187.46 and 545.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 860.18, 1,187.46 and 545.60 is: 753.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    860.18 : 1,187.46 = 545.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    860.18/1,187.46 = 545.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    860.18x = 1,187.46 × 545.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    860.18x = 647,878.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 647,878.18/860.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 753.19

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