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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 860.86, 1,186.78 and 612.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 860.86, 1,186.78 and 612.09 is: 843.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    860.86 : 1,186.78 = 612.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    860.86/1,186.78 = 612.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    860.86x = 1,186.78 × 612.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    860.86x = 726,414.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 726,414.07/860.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 843.82

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