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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 860.22, 1,290.60 and 421.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 860.22, 1,290.60 and 421.74 is: 632.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    860.22 : 1,290.60 = 421.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    860.22/1,290.60 = 421.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    860.22x = 1,290.60 × 421.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    860.22x = 544,297.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 544,297.64/860.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 632.74

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