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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 860.80, 1,291.74 and 341.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 860.80, 1,291.74 and 341.08 is: 511.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    860.80 : 1,291.74 = 341.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    860.80/1,291.74 = 341.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    860.80x = 1,291.74 × 341.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    860.80x = 440,586.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 440,586.68/860.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 511.83

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