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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 860.44, 1,187.58 and 511.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 860.44, 1,187.58 and 511.06 is: 705.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    860.44 : 1,187.58 = 511.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    860.44/1,187.58 = 511.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    860.44x = 1,187.58 × 511.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    860.44x = 606,924.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 606,924.63/860.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 705.37

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