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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 860.96, 1,188.02 and 581.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 860.96, 1,188.02 and 581.81 is: 802.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    860.96 : 1,188.02 = 581.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    860.96/1,188.02 = 581.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    860.96x = 1,188.02 × 581.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    860.96x = 691,197.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 691,197.43/860.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 802.82

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