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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 860.40, 1,289.55 and 426.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 860.40, 1,289.55 and 426.63 is: 639.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    860.40 : 1,289.55 = 426.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    860.40/1,289.55 = 426.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    860.40x = 1,289.55 × 426.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    860.40x = 550,160.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 550,160.72/860.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 639.42

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