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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 860.88, 1,289.88 and 474.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 860.88, 1,289.88 and 474.96 is: 711.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    860.88 : 1,289.88 = 474.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    860.88/1,289.88 = 474.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    860.88x = 1,289.88 × 474.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    860.88x = 612,641.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 612,641.40/860.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 711.65

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