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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 860.50, 1,187.61 and 694.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 860.50, 1,187.61 and 694.19 is: 958.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    860.50 : 1,187.61 = 694.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    860.50/1,187.61 = 694.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    860.50x = 1,187.61 × 694.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    860.50x = 824,431.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 824,431.26/860.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 958.09

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