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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 860.49, 1,187.64 and 511.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 860.49, 1,187.64 and 511.20 is: 705.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    860.49 : 1,187.64 = 511.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    860.49/1,187.64 = 511.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    860.49x = 1,187.64 × 511.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    860.49x = 607,121.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 607,121.57/860.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 705.55

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