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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 860.22, 1,288.89 and 615.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 860.22, 1,288.89 and 615.51 is: 922.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    860.22 : 1,288.89 = 615.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    860.22/1,288.89 = 615.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    860.22x = 1,288.89 × 615.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    860.22x = 793,324.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 793,324.68/860.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 922.23

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