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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 860.44, 1,187.72 and 511.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 860.44, 1,187.72 and 511.13 is: 705.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    860.44 : 1,187.72 = 511.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    860.44/1,187.72 = 511.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    860.44x = 1,187.72 × 511.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    860.44x = 607,070.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 607,070.83/860.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 705.54

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