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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 860.23, 1,187.55 and 581.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 860.23, 1,187.55 and 581.93 is: 803.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    860.23 : 1,187.55 = 581.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    860.23/1,187.55 = 581.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    860.23x = 1,187.55 × 581.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    860.23x = 691,070.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 691,070.97/860.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 803.36

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