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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 860.63, 1,290.52 and 613.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 860.63, 1,290.52 and 613.70 is: 920.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    860.63 : 1,290.52 = 613.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    860.63/1,290.52 = 613.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    860.63x = 1,290.52 × 613.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    860.63x = 791,992.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 791,992.12/860.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 920.25

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