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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 860.80, 1,187.70 and 506.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 860.80, 1,187.70 and 506.74 is: 699.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    860.80 : 1,187.70 = 506.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    860.80/1,187.70 = 506.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    860.80x = 1,187.70 × 506.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    860.80x = 601,852.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 601,852.46/860.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 699.18

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