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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 860.29, 1,187.57 and 580.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 860.29, 1,187.57 and 580.91 is: 801.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    860.29 : 1,187.57 = 580.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    860.29/1,187.57 = 580.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    860.29x = 1,187.57 × 580.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    860.29x = 689,862.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 689,862.45/860.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 801.90

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