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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 860.80, 1,187.96 and 511.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 860.80, 1,187.96 and 511.44 is: 705.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    860.80 : 1,187.96 = 511.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    860.80/1,187.96 = 511.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    860.80x = 1,187.96 × 511.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    860.80x = 607,570.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 607,570.26/860.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 705.82

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