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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 860.64, 1,187.47 and 524.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 860.64, 1,187.47 and 524.46 is: 723.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    860.64 : 1,187.47 = 524.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    860.64/1,187.47 = 524.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    860.64x = 1,187.47 × 524.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    860.64x = 622,780.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 622,780.52/860.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 723.62

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