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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 860.33, 1,187.43 and 511.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 860.33, 1,187.43 and 511.22 is: 705.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    860.33 : 1,187.43 = 511.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    860.33/1,187.43 = 511.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    860.33x = 1,187.43 × 511.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    860.33x = 607,037.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 607,037.96/860.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 705.59

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