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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 860.86, 1,290.57 and 347.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 860.86, 1,290.57 and 347.74 is: 521.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    860.86 : 1,290.57 = 347.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    860.86/1,290.57 = 347.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    860.86x = 1,290.57 × 347.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    860.86x = 448,782.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 448,782.81/860.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 521.32

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