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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 860.78, 1,291.16 and 267.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 860.78, 1,291.16 and 267.79 is: 401.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    860.78 : 1,291.16 = 267.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    860.78/1,291.16 = 267.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    860.78x = 1,291.16 × 267.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    860.78x = 345,758.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 345,758.09/860.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 401.68

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