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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 860.68, 1,291.14 and 283.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 860.68, 1,291.14 and 283.56 is: 425.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    860.68 : 1,291.14 = 283.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    860.68/1,291.14 = 283.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    860.68x = 1,291.14 × 283.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    860.68x = 366,115.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 366,115.66/860.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 425.38

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