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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 860.45, 1,290.41 and 340.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 860.45, 1,290.41 and 340.59 is: 510.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    860.45 : 1,290.41 = 340.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    860.45/1,290.41 = 340.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    860.45x = 1,290.41 × 340.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    860.45x = 439,499.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 439,499.04/860.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 510.78

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