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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 860.72, 1,288.80 and 678.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 860.72, 1,288.80 and 678.48 is: 1,015.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    860.72 : 1,288.80 = 678.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    860.72/1,288.80 = 678.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    860.72x = 1,288.80 × 678.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    860.72x = 874,425.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 874,425.02/860.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,015.92

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