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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 860.10, 1,289.72 and 372.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 860.10, 1,289.72 and 372.93 is: 559.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    860.10 : 1,289.72 = 372.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    860.10/1,289.72 = 372.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    860.10x = 1,289.72 × 372.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    860.10x = 480,973.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 480,973.41/860.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 559.21

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