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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 860.39, 1,187.64 and 546.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 860.39, 1,187.64 and 546.20 is: 753.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    860.39 : 1,187.64 = 546.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    860.39/1,187.64 = 546.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    860.39x = 1,187.64 × 546.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    860.39x = 648,688.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 648,688.97/860.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 753.95

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