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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 860.52, 1,291.74 and 476.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 860.52, 1,291.74 and 476.52 is: 715.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    860.52 : 1,291.74 = 476.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    860.52/1,291.74 = 476.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    860.52x = 1,291.74 × 476.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    860.52x = 615,539.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 615,539.94/860.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 715.31

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