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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 860.17, 1,290.13 and 243.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 860.17, 1,290.13 and 243.86 is: 365.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    860.17 : 1,290.13 = 243.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    860.17/1,290.13 = 243.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    860.17x = 1,290.13 × 243.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    860.17x = 314,611.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 314,611.30/860.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 365.76

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