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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 860.36, 1,187.73 and 506.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 860.36, 1,187.73 and 506.52 is: 699.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    860.36 : 1,187.73 = 506.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    860.36/1,187.73 = 506.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    860.36x = 1,187.73 × 506.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    860.36x = 601,609.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 601,609.00/860.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 699.26

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