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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 860.43, 1,290.11 and 567.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 860.43, 1,290.11 and 567.62 is: 851.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    860.43 : 1,290.11 = 567.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    860.43/1,290.11 = 567.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    860.43x = 1,290.11 × 567.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    860.43x = 732,282.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 732,282.95/860.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 851.07

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