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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 860.28, 1,187.33 and 506.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 860.28, 1,187.33 and 506.27 is: 698.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    860.28 : 1,187.33 = 506.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    860.28/1,187.33 = 506.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    860.28x = 1,187.33 × 506.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    860.28x = 601,101.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 601,101.09/860.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 698.73

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