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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 860.24, 1,187.14 and 506.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 860.24, 1,187.14 and 506.18 is: 698.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    860.24 : 1,187.14 = 506.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    860.24/1,187.14 = 506.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    860.24x = 1,187.14 × 506.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    860.24x = 600,902.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 600,902.50/860.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 698.53

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