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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 860.56, 1,186 and 627.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 860.56, 1,186 and 627.28 is: 864.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    860.56 : 1,186 = 627.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    860.56/1,186 = 627.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    860.56x = 1,186 × 627.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    860.56x = 743,954.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 743,954.08/860.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 864.50

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