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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 860.45, 1,291.18 and 597.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 860.45, 1,291.18 and 597.11 is: 896.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    860.45 : 1,291.18 = 597.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    860.45/1,291.18 = 597.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    860.45x = 1,291.18 × 597.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    860.45x = 770,970.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 770,970.03/860.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 896.01

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