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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 860.47, 1,287.97 and 654.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 860.47, 1,287.97 and 654.22 is: 979.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    860.47 : 1,287.97 = 654.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    860.47/1,287.97 = 654.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    860.47x = 1,287.97 × 654.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    860.47x = 842,615.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 842,615.71/860.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 979.25

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