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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 860.60, 1,290.90 and 283.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 860.60, 1,290.90 and 283.52 is: 425.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    860.60 : 1,290.90 = 283.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    860.60/1,290.90 = 283.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    860.60x = 1,290.90 × 283.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    860.60x = 365,995.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 365,995.97/860.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 425.28

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