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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 860.54, 1,288.52 and 686.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 860.54, 1,288.52 and 686.04 is: 1,027.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    860.54 : 1,288.52 = 686.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    860.54/1,288.52 = 686.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    860.54x = 1,288.52 × 686.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    860.54x = 883,976.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 883,976.26/860.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,027.23

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