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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 860.77, 1,187.46 and 545.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 860.77, 1,187.46 and 545.82 is: 752.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    860.77 : 1,187.46 = 545.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    860.77/1,187.46 = 545.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    860.77x = 1,187.46 × 545.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    860.77x = 648,139.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 648,139.42/860.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 752.98

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