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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 860.14, 1,290.26 and 758.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 860.14, 1,290.26 and 758.13 is: 1,137.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    860.14 : 1,290.26 = 758.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    860.14/1,290.26 = 758.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    860.14x = 1,290.26 × 758.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    860.14x = 978,184.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 978,184.81/860.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,137.24

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