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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 860.30, 1,186.94 and 580.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 860.30, 1,186.94 and 580.85 is: 801.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    860.30 : 1,186.94 = 580.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    860.30/1,186.94 = 580.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    860.30x = 1,186.94 × 580.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    860.30x = 689,429.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 689,429.62/860.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 801.39

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