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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 860.48, 1,290.77 and 235.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 860.48, 1,290.77 and 235.87 is: 353.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    860.48 : 1,290.77 = 235.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    860.48/1,290.77 = 235.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    860.48x = 1,290.77 × 235.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    860.48x = 304,453.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 304,453.92/860.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 353.82

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