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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 860.08, 1,289.86 and 243.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 860.08, 1,289.86 and 243.71 is: 365.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    860.08 : 1,289.86 = 243.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    860.08/1,289.86 = 243.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    860.08x = 1,289.86 × 243.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    860.08x = 314,351.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 314,351.78/860.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 365.49

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