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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 860.13, 1,289.07 and 397.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 860.13, 1,289.07 and 397.80 is: 596.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    860.13 : 1,289.07 = 397.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    860.13/1,289.07 = 397.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    860.13x = 1,289.07 × 397.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    860.13x = 512,792.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 512,792.05/860.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 596.18

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