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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 860.59, 1,290.90 and 340.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 860.59, 1,290.90 and 340.57 is: 510.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    860.59 : 1,290.90 = 340.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    860.59/1,290.90 = 340.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    860.59x = 1,290.90 × 340.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    860.59x = 439,641.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 439,641.81/860.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 510.86

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