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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 860.68, 1,187.67 and 506.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 860.68, 1,187.67 and 506.62 is: 699.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    860.68 : 1,187.67 = 506.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    860.68/1,187.67 = 506.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    860.68x = 1,187.67 × 506.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    860.68x = 601,688.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 601,688.90/860.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 699.09

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