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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 860.80, 1,187.56 and 545.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 860.80, 1,187.56 and 545.92 is: 753.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    860.80 : 1,187.56 = 545.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    860.80/1,187.56 = 545.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    860.80x = 1,187.56 × 545.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    860.80x = 648,312.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 648,312.76/860.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 753.15

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