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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 860.76, 1,188 and 511.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 860.76, 1,188 and 511.65 is: 706.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    860.76 : 1,188 = 511.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    860.76/1,188 = 511.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    860.76x = 1,188 × 511.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    860.76x = 607,840.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 607,840.20/860.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 706.17

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