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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 860.24, 1,289.64 and 643.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 860.24, 1,289.64 and 643.88 is: 965.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    860.24 : 1,289.64 = 643.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    860.24/1,289.64 = 643.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    860.24x = 1,289.64 × 643.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    860.24x = 830,373.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 830,373.40/860.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 965.28

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