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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 860.28, 1,289.63 and 421.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 860.28, 1,289.63 and 421.28 is: 631.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    860.28 : 1,289.63 = 421.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    860.28/1,289.63 = 421.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    860.28x = 1,289.63 × 421.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    860.28x = 543,286.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 543,286.77/860.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 631.52

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