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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 860.12, 1,289.25 and 373.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 860.12, 1,289.25 and 373.05 is: 559.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    860.12 : 1,289.25 = 373.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    860.12/1,289.25 = 373.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    860.12x = 1,289.25 × 373.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    860.12x = 480,954.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 480,954.71/860.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 559.17

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