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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 860.03, 1,290.15 and 420.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 860.03, 1,290.15 and 420.97 is: 631.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    860.03 : 1,290.15 = 420.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    860.03/1,290.15 = 420.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    860.03x = 1,290.15 × 420.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    860.03x = 543,114.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 543,114.45/860.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 631.51

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