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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 860.31, 1,187.16 and 506.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 860.31, 1,187.16 and 506.19 is: 698.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    860.31 : 1,187.16 = 506.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    860.31/1,187.16 = 506.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    860.31x = 1,187.16 × 506.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    860.31x = 600,928.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 600,928.52/860.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 698.50

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