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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 860.23, 1,187.04 and 506.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 860.23, 1,187.04 and 506.20 is: 698.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    860.23 : 1,187.04 = 506.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    860.23/1,187.04 = 506.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    860.23x = 1,187.04 × 506.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    860.23x = 600,873.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 600,873.71/860.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 698.51

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