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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 860.55, 1,188.15 and 636.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 860.55, 1,188.15 and 636.53 is: 878.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    860.55 : 1,188.15 = 636.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    860.55/1,188.15 = 636.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    860.55x = 1,188.15 × 636.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    860.55x = 756,296.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 756,296.09/860.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 878.85

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