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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 860.72, 1,291.08 and 670.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 860.72, 1,291.08 and 670.64 is: 1,005.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    860.72 : 1,291.08 = 670.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    860.72/1,291.08 = 670.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    860.72x = 1,291.08 × 670.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    860.72x = 865,849.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 865,849.89/860.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,005.96

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