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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 860.40, 1,291.20 and 617.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 860.40, 1,291.20 and 617.13 is: 926.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    860.40 : 1,291.20 = 617.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    860.40/1,291.20 = 617.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    860.40x = 1,291.20 × 617.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    860.40x = 796,838.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 796,838.26/860.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 926.13

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