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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 860.24, 1,185.95 and 591.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 860.24, 1,185.95 and 591.05 is: 814.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    860.24 : 1,185.95 = 591.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    860.24/1,185.95 = 591.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    860.24x = 1,185.95 × 591.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    860.24x = 700,949.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 700,949.08/860.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 814.83

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