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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 860.58, 1,187.73 and 595.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 860.58, 1,187.73 and 595.44 is: 821.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    860.58 : 1,187.73 = 595.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    860.58/1,187.73 = 595.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    860.58x = 1,187.73 × 595.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    860.58x = 707,221.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 707,221.95/860.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 821.80

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