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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 860.60, 1,187.63 and 506.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 860.60, 1,187.63 and 506.76 is: 699.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    860.60 : 1,187.63 = 506.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    860.60/1,187.63 = 506.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    860.60x = 1,187.63 × 506.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    860.60x = 601,843.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 601,843.38/860.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 699.33

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