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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 860.53, 1,290.81 and 552.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 860.53, 1,290.81 and 552.52 is: 828.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    860.53 : 1,290.81 = 552.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    860.53/1,290.81 = 552.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    860.53x = 1,290.81 × 552.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    860.53x = 713,198.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 713,198.34/860.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 828.79

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