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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 860.44, 1,186.50 and 611.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 860.44, 1,186.50 and 611.50 is: 843.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    860.44 : 1,186.50 = 611.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    860.44/1,186.50 = 611.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    860.44x = 1,186.50 × 611.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    860.44x = 725,544.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 725,544.75/860.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 843.23

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