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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 860.28, 1,185.84 and 703.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 860.28, 1,185.84 and 703.56 is: 969.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    860.28 : 1,185.84 = 703.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    860.28/1,185.84 = 703.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    860.28x = 1,185.84 × 703.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    860.28x = 834,309.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 834,309.59/860.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 969.81

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