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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 860.54, 1,291.04 and 614.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 860.54, 1,291.04 and 614.06 is: 921.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    860.54 : 1,291.04 = 614.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    860.54/1,291.04 = 614.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    860.54x = 1,291.04 × 614.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    860.54x = 792,766.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 792,766.50/860.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 921.25

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