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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 860.52, 1,290.78 and 474.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 860.52, 1,290.78 and 474.60 is: 711.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    860.52 : 1,290.78 = 474.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    860.52/1,290.78 = 474.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    860.52x = 1,290.78 × 474.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    860.52x = 612,604.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 612,604.19/860.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 711.90

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