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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 860.74, 1,290.47 and 340.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 860.74, 1,290.47 and 340.32 is: 510.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    860.74 : 1,290.47 = 340.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    860.74/1,290.47 = 340.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    860.74x = 1,290.47 × 340.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    860.74x = 439,168.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 439,168.12/860.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 510.22

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