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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 860.22, 1,292.49 and 808.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 860.22, 1,292.49 and 808.38 is: 1,214.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    860.22 : 1,292.49 = 808.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    860.22/1,292.49 = 808.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    860.22x = 1,292.49 × 808.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    860.22x = 1,044,823.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,044,823.07/860.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,214.60

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