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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 860.55, 1,291 and 283.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 860.55, 1,291 and 283.38 is: 425.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    860.55 : 1,291 = 283.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    860.55/1,291 = 283.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    860.55x = 1,291 × 283.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    860.55x = 365,843.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 365,843.58/860.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 425.13

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