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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 860.94, 1,188.28 and 511.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 860.94, 1,188.28 and 511.84 is: 706.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    860.94 : 1,188.28 = 511.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    860.94/1,188.28 = 511.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    860.94x = 1,188.28 × 511.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    860.94x = 608,209.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 608,209.24/860.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 706.45

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