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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 860.57, 1,186.47 and 694.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 860.57, 1,186.47 and 694.52 is: 957.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    860.57 : 1,186.47 = 694.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    860.57/1,186.47 = 694.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    860.57x = 1,186.47 × 694.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    860.57x = 824,021.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 824,021.21/860.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 957.54

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