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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 860.36, 1,187.16 and 506.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 860.36, 1,187.16 and 506.30 is: 698.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    860.36 : 1,187.16 = 506.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    860.36/1,187.16 = 506.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    860.36x = 1,187.16 × 506.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    860.36x = 601,059.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 601,059.11/860.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 698.61

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