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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 860.64, 1,187.52 and 511.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 860.64, 1,187.52 and 511.20 is: 705.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    860.64 : 1,187.52 = 511.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    860.64/1,187.52 = 511.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    860.64x = 1,187.52 × 511.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    860.64x = 607,060.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 607,060.22/860.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 705.36

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