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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 860.52, 1,289.34 and 677.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 860.52, 1,289.34 and 677.64 is: 1,015.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    860.52 : 1,289.34 = 677.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    860.52/1,289.34 = 677.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    860.52x = 1,289.34 × 677.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    860.52x = 873,708.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 873,708.36/860.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,015.33

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