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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 860.76, 1,291.01 and 283.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 860.76, 1,291.01 and 283.50 is: 425.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    860.76 : 1,291.01 = 283.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    860.76/1,291.01 = 283.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    860.76x = 1,291.01 × 283.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    860.76x = 365,999.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 365,999.92/860.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 425.21

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