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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 860.82, 1,290.48 and 340.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 860.82, 1,290.48 and 340.73 is: 510.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    860.82 : 1,290.48 = 340.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    860.82/1,290.48 = 340.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    860.82x = 1,290.48 × 340.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    860.82x = 439,705.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 439,705.25/860.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 510.80

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