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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 860.41, 1,186.64 and 580.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 860.41, 1,186.64 and 580.60 is: 800.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    860.41 : 1,186.64 = 580.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    860.41/1,186.64 = 580.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    860.41x = 1,186.64 × 580.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    860.41x = 688,960.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 688,960.28/860.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 800.73

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