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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 860.58, 1,291.26 and 428.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 860.58, 1,291.26 and 428.04 is: 642.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    860.58 : 1,291.26 = 428.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    860.58/1,291.26 = 428.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    860.58x = 1,291.26 × 428.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    860.58x = 552,710.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 552,710.93/860.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 642.25

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