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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 860.63, 1,291.14 and 283.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 860.63, 1,291.14 and 283.50 is: 425.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    860.63 : 1,291.14 = 283.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    860.63/1,291.14 = 283.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    860.63x = 1,291.14 × 283.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    860.63x = 366,038.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 366,038.19/860.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 425.32

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