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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 860.44, 1,289.31 and 629.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 860.44, 1,289.31 and 629.05 is: 942.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    860.44 : 1,289.31 = 629.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    860.44/1,289.31 = 629.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    860.44x = 1,289.31 × 629.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    860.44x = 811,040.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 811,040.46/860.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 942.59

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