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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 860.67, 1,187.91 and 511.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 860.67, 1,187.91 and 511.56 is: 706.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    860.67 : 1,187.91 = 511.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    860.67/1,187.91 = 511.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    860.67x = 1,187.91 × 511.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    860.67x = 607,687.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 607,687.24/860.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 706.06

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