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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 860.83, 1,290.41 and 340.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 860.83, 1,290.41 and 340.66 is: 510.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    860.83 : 1,290.41 = 340.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    860.83/1,290.41 = 340.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    860.83x = 1,290.41 × 340.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    860.83x = 439,584.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 439,584.04/860.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 510.65

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