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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 860.20, 1,290.86 and 475.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 860.20, 1,290.86 and 475.72 is: 713.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    860.20 : 1,290.86 = 475.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    860.20/1,290.86 = 475.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    860.20x = 1,290.86 × 475.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    860.20x = 614,087.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 614,087.92/860.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 713.89

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