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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 860.48, 1,289.64 and 427.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 860.48, 1,289.64 and 427.76 is: 641.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    860.48 : 1,289.64 = 427.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    860.48/1,289.64 = 427.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    860.48x = 1,289.64 × 427.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    860.48x = 551,656.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 551,656.41/860.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 641.10

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