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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 860.14, 1,289.94 and 397.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 860.14, 1,289.94 and 397.50 is: 596.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    860.14 : 1,289.94 = 397.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    860.14/1,289.94 = 397.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    860.14x = 1,289.94 × 397.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    860.14x = 512,751.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 512,751.15/860.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 596.13

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