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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 860.19, 1,289.12 and 551.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 860.19, 1,289.12 and 551.88 is: 827.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    860.19 : 1,289.12 = 551.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    860.19/1,289.12 = 551.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    860.19x = 1,289.12 × 551.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    860.19x = 711,436.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 711,436.79/860.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 827.07

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