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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 860.22, 1,184.50 and 710.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 860.22, 1,184.50 and 710.28 is: 978.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    860.22 : 1,184.50 = 710.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    860.22/1,184.50 = 710.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    860.22x = 1,184.50 × 710.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    860.22x = 841,324.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 841,324.88/860.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 978.03

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