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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 860.10, 1,289.07 and 427.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 860.10, 1,289.07 and 427.14 is: 640.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    860.10 : 1,289.07 = 427.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    860.10/1,289.07 = 427.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    860.10x = 1,289.07 × 427.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    860.10x = 550,613.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 550,613.36/860.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 640.17

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