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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 860.91, 1,291.36 and 283.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 860.91, 1,291.36 and 283.79 is: 425.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    860.91 : 1,291.36 = 283.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    860.91/1,291.36 = 283.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    860.91x = 1,291.36 × 283.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    860.91x = 366,475.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 366,475.05/860.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 425.68

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