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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 860.52, 1,290.63 and 530.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 860.52, 1,290.63 and 530.96 is: 796.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    860.52 : 1,290.63 = 530.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    860.52/1,290.63 = 530.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    860.52x = 1,290.63 × 530.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    860.52x = 685,268.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 685,268.44/860.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 796.34

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