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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 860.69, 1,184.69 and 719.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 860.69, 1,184.69 and 719.26 is: 990.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    860.69 : 1,184.69 = 719.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    860.69/1,184.69 = 719.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    860.69x = 1,184.69 × 719.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    860.69x = 852,098.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 852,098.97/860.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 990.02

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