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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 860.55, 1,187.15 and 624.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 860.55, 1,187.15 and 624.11 is: 860.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    860.55 : 1,187.15 = 624.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    860.55/1,187.15 = 624.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    860.55x = 1,187.15 × 624.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    860.55x = 740,912.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 740,912.19/860.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 860.98

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