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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 860.87, 1,291.11 and 244.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 860.87, 1,291.11 and 244.63 is: 366.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    860.87 : 1,291.11 = 244.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    860.87/1,291.11 = 244.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    860.87x = 1,291.11 × 244.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    860.87x = 315,844.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 315,844.94/860.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 366.89

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