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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 860.79, 1,290.24 and 398.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 860.79, 1,290.24 and 398.45 is: 597.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    860.79 : 1,290.24 = 398.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    860.79/1,290.24 = 398.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    860.79x = 1,290.24 × 398.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    860.79x = 514,089.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 514,089.68/860.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 597.23

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