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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 860.36, 1,290.72 and 283.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 860.36, 1,290.72 and 283.28 is: 424.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    860.36 : 1,290.72 = 283.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    860.36/1,290.72 = 283.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    860.36x = 1,290.72 × 283.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    860.36x = 365,635.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 365,635.16/860.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 424.98

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