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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 860.43, 1,291.77 and 551.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 860.43, 1,291.77 and 551.46 is: 827.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    860.43 : 1,291.77 = 551.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    860.43/1,291.77 = 551.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    860.43x = 1,291.77 × 551.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    860.43x = 712,359.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 712,359.48/860.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 827.91

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