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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 860.48, 1,291.32 and 643.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 860.48, 1,291.32 and 643.44 is: 965.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    860.48 : 1,291.32 = 643.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    860.48/1,291.32 = 643.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    860.48x = 1,291.32 × 643.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    860.48x = 830,886.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 830,886.94/860.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 965.61

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