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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 860.05, 1,288.71 and 664.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 860.05, 1,288.71 and 664.74 is: 996.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    860.05 : 1,288.71 = 664.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    860.05/1,288.71 = 664.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    860.05x = 1,288.71 × 664.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    860.05x = 856,657.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 856,657.09/860.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 996.05

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