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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 860.42, 1,290.82 and 283.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 860.42, 1,290.82 and 283.26 is: 424.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    860.42 : 1,290.82 = 283.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    860.42/1,290.82 = 283.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    860.42x = 1,290.82 × 283.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    860.42x = 365,637.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 365,637.67/860.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 424.95

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