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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 860.52, 1,185.92 and 611.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 860.52, 1,185.92 and 611.86 is: 843.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    860.52 : 1,185.92 = 611.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    860.52/1,185.92 = 611.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    860.52x = 1,185.92 × 611.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    860.52x = 725,617.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 725,617.01/860.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 843.23

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