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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 860.01, 1,289.76 and 243.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 860.01, 1,289.76 and 243.77 is: 365.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    860.01 : 1,289.76 = 243.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    860.01/1,289.76 = 243.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    860.01x = 1,289.76 × 243.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    860.01x = 314,397.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 314,397.43/860.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 365.58

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