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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 860.13, 1,290.44 and 495.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 860.13, 1,290.44 and 495.18 is: 742.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    860.13 : 1,290.44 = 495.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    860.13/1,290.44 = 495.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    860.13x = 1,290.44 × 495.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    860.13x = 639,000.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 639,000.08/860.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 742.91

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