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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 860.37, 1,290.79 and 552.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 860.37, 1,290.79 and 552.37 is: 828.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    860.37 : 1,290.79 = 552.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    860.37/1,290.79 = 552.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    860.37x = 1,290.79 × 552.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    860.37x = 712,990.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 712,990.45/860.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 828.70

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