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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 860.13, 1,290.15 and 426.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 860.13, 1,290.15 and 426.96 is: 640.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    860.13 : 1,290.15 = 426.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    860.13/1,290.15 = 426.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    860.13x = 1,290.15 × 426.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    860.13x = 550,842.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 550,842.44/860.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 640.42

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