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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 860.50, 1,186.38 and 702.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 860.50, 1,186.38 and 702.97 is: 969.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    860.50 : 1,186.38 = 702.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    860.50/1,186.38 = 702.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    860.50x = 1,186.38 × 702.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    860.50x = 833,989.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 833,989.55/860.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 969.19

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