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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 860.72, 1,290.59 and 398.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 860.72, 1,290.59 and 398.24 is: 597.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    860.72 : 1,290.59 = 398.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    860.72/1,290.59 = 398.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    860.72x = 1,290.59 × 398.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    860.72x = 513,956.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 513,956.12/860.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 597.13

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