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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 860.19, 1,288.57 and 641.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 860.19, 1,288.57 and 641.49 is: 960.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    860.19 : 1,288.57 = 641.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    860.19/1,288.57 = 641.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    860.19x = 1,288.57 × 641.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    860.19x = 826,604.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 826,604.77/860.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 960.96

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