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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 860.40, 1,186.96 and 506.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 860.40, 1,186.96 and 506.34 is: 698.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    860.40 : 1,186.96 = 506.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    860.40/1,186.96 = 506.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    860.40x = 1,186.96 × 506.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    860.40x = 601,005.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 601,005.33/860.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 698.52

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