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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 860.28, 1,290.36 and 283.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 860.28, 1,290.36 and 283.08 is: 424.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    860.28 : 1,290.36 = 283.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    860.28/1,290.36 = 283.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    860.28x = 1,290.36 × 283.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    860.28x = 365,275.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 365,275.11/860.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 424.60

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