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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 860.90, 1,186.63 and 595.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 860.90, 1,186.63 and 595.72 is: 821.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    860.90 : 1,186.63 = 595.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    860.90/1,186.63 = 595.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    860.90x = 1,186.63 × 595.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    860.90x = 706,899.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 706,899.22/860.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 821.12

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