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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 860.63, 1,290.94 and 283.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 860.63, 1,290.94 and 283.55 is: 425.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    860.63 : 1,290.94 = 283.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    860.63/1,290.94 = 283.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    860.63x = 1,290.94 × 283.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    860.63x = 366,038.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 366,038.87/860.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 425.32

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