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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 860.88, 1,290.09 and 427.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 860.88, 1,290.09 and 427.53 is: 640.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    860.88 : 1,290.09 = 427.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    860.88/1,290.09 = 427.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    860.88x = 1,290.09 × 427.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    860.88x = 551,552.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 551,552.18/860.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 640.68

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