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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 860.75, 1,187.88 and 506.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 860.75, 1,187.88 and 506.69 is: 699.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    860.75 : 1,187.88 = 506.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    860.75/1,187.88 = 506.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    860.75x = 1,187.88 × 506.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    860.75x = 601,886.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 601,886.92/860.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 699.26

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