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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 860.09, 1,290.13 and 707.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 860.09, 1,290.13 and 707.47 is: 1,061.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    860.09 : 1,290.13 = 707.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    860.09/1,290.13 = 707.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    860.09x = 1,290.13 × 707.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    860.09x = 912,723.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 912,723.28/860.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,061.20

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