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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 860.88, 1,186.76 and 653.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 860.88, 1,186.76 and 653.52 is: 900.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    860.88 : 1,186.76 = 653.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    860.88/1,186.76 = 653.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    860.88x = 1,186.76 × 653.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    860.88x = 775,571.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 775,571.40/860.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 900.91

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