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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 860.52, 1,187.10 and 510.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 860.52, 1,187.10 and 510.96 is: 704.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    860.52 : 1,187.10 = 510.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    860.52/1,187.10 = 510.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    860.52x = 1,187.10 × 510.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    860.52x = 606,560.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 606,560.62/860.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 704.88

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