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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 860.26, 1,187.20 and 506.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 860.26, 1,187.20 and 506.20 is: 698.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    860.26 : 1,187.20 = 506.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    860.26/1,187.20 = 506.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    860.26x = 1,187.20 × 506.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    860.26x = 600,960.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 600,960.64/860.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 698.58

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