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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 860.38, 1,187.12 and 581.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 860.38, 1,187.12 and 581.13 is: 801.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    860.38 : 1,187.12 = 581.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    860.38/1,187.12 = 581.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    860.38x = 1,187.12 × 581.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    860.38x = 689,871.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 689,871.05/860.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 801.82

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