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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 860.24, 1,187.70 and 511.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 860.24, 1,187.70 and 511.04 is: 705.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    860.24 : 1,187.70 = 511.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    860.24/1,187.70 = 511.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    860.24x = 1,187.70 × 511.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    860.24x = 606,962.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 606,962.21/860.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 705.57

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