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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 860.61, 1,187.49 and 506.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 860.61, 1,187.49 and 506.51 is: 698.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    860.61 : 1,187.49 = 506.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    860.61/1,187.49 = 506.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    860.61x = 1,187.49 × 506.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    860.61x = 601,475.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 601,475.56/860.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 698.89

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