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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 860.73, 1,289.25 and 530.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 860.73, 1,289.25 and 530.88 is: 795.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    860.73 : 1,289.25 = 530.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    860.73/1,289.25 = 530.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    860.73x = 1,289.25 × 530.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    860.73x = 684,437.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 684,437.04/860.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 795.18

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