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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 860.23, 1,287.10 and 495.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 860.23, 1,287.10 and 495.19 is: 740.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    860.23 : 1,287.10 = 495.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    860.23/1,287.10 = 495.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    860.23x = 1,287.10 × 495.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    860.23x = 637,359.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 637,359.05/860.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 740.92

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