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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 860.76, 1,289.45 and 551.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 860.76, 1,289.45 and 551.95 is: 826.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    860.76 : 1,289.45 = 551.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    860.76/1,289.45 = 551.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    860.76x = 1,289.45 × 551.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    860.76x = 711,710.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 711,710.08/860.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 826.84

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