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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 860.28, 1,186.29 and 510.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 860.28, 1,186.29 and 510.90 is: 704.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    860.28 : 1,186.29 = 510.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    860.28/1,186.29 = 510.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    860.28x = 1,186.29 × 510.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    860.28x = 606,075.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 606,075.56/860.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 704.51

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