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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 860.50, 1,188 and 653.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 860.50, 1,188 and 653.14 is: 901.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    860.50 : 1,188 = 653.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    860.50/1,188 = 653.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    860.50x = 1,188 × 653.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    860.50x = 775,930.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 775,930.32/860.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 901.72

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