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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 860.88, 1,291.38 and 283.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 860.88, 1,291.38 and 283.75 is: 425.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    860.88 : 1,291.38 = 283.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    860.88/1,291.38 = 283.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    860.88x = 1,291.38 × 283.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    860.88x = 366,429.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 366,429.08/860.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 425.64

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