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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 860.63, 1,291.34 and 475.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 860.63, 1,291.34 and 475.88 is: 714.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    860.63 : 1,291.34 = 475.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    860.63/1,291.34 = 475.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    860.63x = 1,291.34 × 475.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    860.63x = 614,517.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 614,517.61/860.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 714.04

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