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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 860.51, 1,187.44 and 511.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 860.51, 1,187.44 and 511.13 is: 705.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    860.51 : 1,187.44 = 511.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    860.51/1,187.44 = 511.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    860.51x = 1,187.44 × 511.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    860.51x = 606,928.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 606,928.99/860.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 705.32

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