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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 860.85, 1,290.84 and 373.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 860.85, 1,290.84 and 373.68 is: 560.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    860.85 : 1,290.84 = 373.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    860.85/1,290.84 = 373.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    860.85x = 1,290.84 × 373.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    860.85x = 482,361.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 482,361.09/860.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 560.33

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