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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 860.49, 1,291.01 and 283.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 860.49, 1,291.01 and 283.77 is: 425.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    860.49 : 1,291.01 = 283.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    860.49/1,291.01 = 283.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    860.49x = 1,291.01 × 283.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    860.49x = 366,348.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 366,348.49/860.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 425.74

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