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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 860.50, 1,290.78 and 283.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 860.50, 1,290.78 and 283.36 is: 425.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    860.50 : 1,290.78 = 283.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    860.50/1,290.78 = 283.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    860.50x = 1,290.78 × 283.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    860.50x = 365,755.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 365,755.42/860.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 425.05

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