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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 860.68, 1,185.73 and 611.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 860.68, 1,185.73 and 611.61 is: 842.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    860.68 : 1,185.73 = 611.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    860.68/1,185.73 = 611.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    860.68x = 1,185.73 × 611.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    860.68x = 725,204.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 725,204.33/860.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 842.59

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