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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 860.32, 1,289.58 and 494.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 860.32, 1,289.58 and 494.36 is: 741.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    860.32 : 1,289.58 = 494.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    860.32/1,289.58 = 494.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    860.32x = 1,289.58 × 494.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    860.32x = 637,516.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 637,516.77/860.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 741.02

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