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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 860.88, 1,291.19 and 514.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 860.88, 1,291.19 and 514.26 is: 771.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    860.88 : 1,291.19 = 514.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    860.88/1,291.19 = 514.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    860.88x = 1,291.19 × 514.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    860.88x = 664,004.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 664,004.80/860.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 771.31

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