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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 860.78, 1,291.38 and 421.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 860.78, 1,291.38 and 421.43 is: 632.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    860.78 : 1,291.38 = 421.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    860.78/1,291.38 = 421.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    860.78x = 1,291.38 × 421.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    860.78x = 544,223.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 544,223.65/860.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 632.25

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