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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 860.99, 1,188.27 and 511.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 860.99, 1,188.27 and 511.68 is: 706.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    860.99 : 1,188.27 = 511.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    860.99/1,188.27 = 511.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    860.99x = 1,188.27 × 511.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    860.99x = 608,013.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 608,013.99/860.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 706.18

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