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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 860.27, 1,187.19 and 506.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 860.27, 1,187.19 and 506.21 is: 698.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    860.27 : 1,187.19 = 506.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    860.27/1,187.19 = 506.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    860.27x = 1,187.19 × 506.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    860.27x = 600,970.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 600,970.42/860.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 698.59

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