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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 860.88, 1,187.28 and 581.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 860.88, 1,187.28 and 581.04 is: 801.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    860.88 : 1,187.28 = 581.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    860.88/1,187.28 = 581.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    860.88x = 1,187.28 × 581.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    860.88x = 689,857.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 689,857.17/860.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 801.34

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