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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 860.24, 1,289.55 and 426.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 860.24, 1,289.55 and 426.08 is: 638.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    860.24 : 1,289.55 = 426.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    860.24/1,289.55 = 426.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    860.24x = 1,289.55 × 426.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    860.24x = 549,451.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 549,451.46/860.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 638.72

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