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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 860.09, 1,289.52 and 427.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 860.09, 1,289.52 and 427.01 is: 640.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    860.09 : 1,289.52 = 427.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    860.09/1,289.52 = 427.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    860.09x = 1,289.52 × 427.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    860.09x = 550,631.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 550,631.49/860.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 640.21

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