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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 860.21, 1,290.32 and 427.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 860.21, 1,290.32 and 427.27 is: 640.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    860.21 : 1,290.32 = 427.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    860.21/1,290.32 = 427.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    860.21x = 1,290.32 × 427.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    860.21x = 551,306.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 551,306.44/860.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 640.90

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