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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 860.50, 1,291.02 and 476.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 860.50, 1,291.02 and 476.02 is: 714.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    860.50 : 1,291.02 = 476.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    860.50/1,291.02 = 476.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    860.50x = 1,291.02 × 476.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    860.50x = 614,551.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 614,551.34/860.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 714.18

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