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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 860.06, 1,288.08 and 628.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 860.06, 1,288.08 and 628.38 is: 941.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    860.06 : 1,288.08 = 628.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    860.06/1,288.08 = 628.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    860.06x = 1,288.08 × 628.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    860.06x = 809,403.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 809,403.71/860.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 941.10

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