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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 860.75, 1,291.35 and 283.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 860.75, 1,291.35 and 283.63 is: 425.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    860.75 : 1,291.35 = 283.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    860.75/1,291.35 = 283.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    860.75x = 1,291.35 × 283.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    860.75x = 366,259.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 366,259.14/860.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 425.51

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