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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 860.32, 1,193.15 and 806.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 860.32, 1,193.15 and 806.86 is: 1,119.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    860.32 : 1,193.15 = 806.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    860.32/1,193.15 = 806.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    860.32x = 1,193.15 × 806.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    860.32x = 962,700.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 962,700.97/860.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,119.00

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