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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 860.19, 1,187.10 and 523.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 860.19, 1,187.10 and 523.99 is: 723.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    860.19 : 1,187.10 = 523.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    860.19/1,187.10 = 523.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    860.19x = 1,187.10 × 523.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    860.19x = 622,030.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 622,030.01/860.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 723.13

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