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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 860.54, 1,288.76 and 469.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 860.54, 1,288.76 and 469.96 is: 703.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    860.54 : 1,288.76 = 469.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    860.54/1,288.76 = 469.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    860.54x = 1,288.76 × 469.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    860.54x = 605,667.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 605,667.67/860.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 703.82

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