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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 860.09, 1,295.16 and 618.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 860.09, 1,295.16 and 618.30 is: 931.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    860.09 : 1,295.16 = 618.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    860.09/1,295.16 = 618.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    860.09x = 1,295.16 × 618.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    860.09x = 800,797.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 800,797.43/860.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 931.07

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