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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 860.82, 1,186.81 and 625.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 860.82, 1,186.81 and 625.11 is: 861.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    860.82 : 1,186.81 = 625.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    860.82/1,186.81 = 625.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    860.82x = 1,186.81 × 625.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    860.82x = 741,886.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 741,886.80/860.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 861.84

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