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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 860.80, 1,290.24 and 398.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 860.80, 1,290.24 and 398.44 is: 597.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    860.80 : 1,290.24 = 398.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    860.80/1,290.24 = 398.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    860.80x = 1,290.24 × 398.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    860.80x = 514,083.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 514,083.23/860.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 597.22

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