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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 860.58, 1,291.23 and 283.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 860.58, 1,291.23 and 283.14 is: 424.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    860.58 : 1,291.23 = 283.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    860.58/1,291.23 = 283.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    860.58x = 1,291.23 × 283.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    860.58x = 365,598.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 365,598.86/860.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 424.83

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