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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 860.34, 1,187.16 and 506.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 860.34, 1,187.16 and 506.16 is: 698.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    860.34 : 1,187.16 = 506.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    860.34/1,187.16 = 506.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    860.34x = 1,187.16 × 506.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    860.34x = 600,892.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 600,892.91/860.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 698.44

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