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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 860.10, 1,290.99 and 613.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 860.10, 1,290.99 and 613.58 is: 920.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    860.10 : 1,290.99 = 613.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    860.10/1,290.99 = 613.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    860.10x = 1,290.99 × 613.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    860.10x = 792,119.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 792,119.19/860.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 920.96

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