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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 860.53, 1,292.85 and 552.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 860.53, 1,292.85 and 552.98 is: 830.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    860.53 : 1,292.85 = 552.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    860.53/1,292.85 = 552.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    860.53x = 1,292.85 × 552.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    860.53x = 714,920.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 714,920.19/860.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 830.79

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