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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 860.92, 1,291.12 and 427.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 860.92, 1,291.12 and 427.96 is: 641.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    860.92 : 1,291.12 = 427.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    860.92/1,291.12 = 427.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    860.92x = 1,291.12 × 427.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    860.92x = 552,547.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 552,547.72/860.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 641.81

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