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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 860.22, 1,290.78 and 470.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 860.22, 1,290.78 and 470.50 is: 706.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    860.22 : 1,290.78 = 470.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    860.22/1,290.78 = 470.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    860.22x = 1,290.78 × 470.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    860.22x = 607,311.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 607,311.99/860.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 706.00

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