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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 860.01, 1,288.95 and 397.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 860.01, 1,288.95 and 397.16 is: 595.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    860.01 : 1,288.95 = 397.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    860.01/1,288.95 = 397.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    860.01x = 1,288.95 × 397.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    860.01x = 511,919.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 511,919.38/860.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 595.25

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