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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 860.42, 1,288.10 and 655.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 860.42, 1,288.10 and 655.76 is: 981.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    860.42 : 1,288.10 = 655.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    860.42/1,288.10 = 655.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    860.42x = 1,288.10 × 655.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    860.42x = 844,684.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 844,684.46/860.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 981.71

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