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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 860.42, 1,290.72 and 283.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 860.42, 1,290.72 and 283.34 is: 425.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    860.42 : 1,290.72 = 283.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    860.42/1,290.72 = 283.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    860.42x = 1,290.72 × 283.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    860.42x = 365,712.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 365,712.60/860.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 425.04

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