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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 860.08, 1,289.28 and 373.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 860.08, 1,289.28 and 373.04 is: 559.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    860.08 : 1,289.28 = 373.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    860.08/1,289.28 = 373.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    860.08x = 1,289.28 × 373.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    860.08x = 480,953.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 480,953.01/860.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 559.20

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