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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 860.72, 1,289.82 and 470.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 860.72, 1,289.82 and 470.66 is: 705.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    860.72 : 1,289.82 = 470.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    860.72/1,289.82 = 470.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    860.72x = 1,289.82 × 470.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    860.72x = 607,066.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 607,066.68/860.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 705.30

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