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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 860.53, 1,289.17 and 763.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 860.53, 1,289.17 and 763.33 is: 1,143.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    860.53 : 1,289.17 = 763.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    860.53/1,289.17 = 763.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    860.53x = 1,289.17 × 763.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    860.53x = 984,062.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 984,062.14/860.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,143.55

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