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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 860.46, 1,290.69 and 605.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 860.46, 1,290.69 and 605.10 is: 907.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    860.46 : 1,290.69 = 605.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    860.46/1,290.69 = 605.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    860.46x = 1,290.69 × 605.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    860.46x = 780,996.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 780,996.52/860.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 907.65

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