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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 860.88, 1,291.05 and 422.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 860.88, 1,291.05 and 422.04 is: 632.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    860.88 : 1,291.05 = 422.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    860.88/1,291.05 = 422.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    860.88x = 1,291.05 × 422.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    860.88x = 544,874.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 544,874.74/860.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 632.93

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