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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 860.01, 1,289.96 and 391.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 860.01, 1,289.96 and 391.52 is: 587.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    860.01 : 1,289.96 = 391.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    860.01/1,289.96 = 391.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    860.01x = 1,289.96 × 391.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    860.01x = 505,036.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 505,036.73/860.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 587.25

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