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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 860.16, 1,292.52 and 470.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 860.16, 1,292.52 and 470.42 is: 706.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    860.16 : 1,292.52 = 470.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    860.16/1,292.52 = 470.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    860.16x = 1,292.52 × 470.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    860.16x = 608,027.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 608,027.26/860.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 706.88

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