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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 860.64, 1,187.51 and 524.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 860.64, 1,187.51 and 524.49 is: 723.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    860.64 : 1,187.51 = 524.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    860.64/1,187.51 = 524.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    860.64x = 1,187.51 × 524.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    860.64x = 622,834.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 622,834.50/860.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 723.69

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