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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 860.49, 1,290.72 and 211.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 860.49, 1,290.72 and 211.22 is: 316.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    860.49 : 1,290.72 = 211.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    860.49/1,290.72 = 211.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    860.49x = 1,290.72 × 211.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    860.49x = 272,625.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 272,625.06/860.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 316.83

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