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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 860.90, 1,291.32 and 283.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 860.90, 1,291.32 and 283.76 is: 425.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    860.90 : 1,291.32 = 283.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    860.90/1,291.32 = 283.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    860.90x = 1,291.32 × 283.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    860.90x = 366,424.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 366,424.96/860.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 425.63

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