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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 860.46, 1,291.22 and 340.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 860.46, 1,291.22 and 340.37 is: 510.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    860.46 : 1,291.22 = 340.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    860.46/1,291.22 = 340.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    860.46x = 1,291.22 × 340.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    860.46x = 439,495.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 439,495.78/860.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 510.77

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