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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 860.34, 1,290.69 and 427.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 860.34, 1,290.69 and 427.74 is: 641.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    860.34 : 1,290.69 = 427.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    860.34/1,290.69 = 427.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    860.34x = 1,290.69 × 427.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    860.34x = 552,079.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 552,079.74/860.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 641.70

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