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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 860.58, 1,186.38 and 580.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 860.58, 1,186.38 and 580.68 is: 800.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    860.58 : 1,186.38 = 580.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    860.58/1,186.38 = 580.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    860.58x = 1,186.38 × 580.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    860.58x = 688,907.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 688,907.14/860.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 800.51

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