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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 860.53, 1,290.77 and 495.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 860.53, 1,290.77 and 495.06 is: 742.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    860.53 : 1,290.77 = 495.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    860.53/1,290.77 = 495.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    860.53x = 1,290.77 × 495.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    860.53x = 639,008.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 639,008.60/860.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 742.58

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