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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 860.93, 1,290.93 and 398.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 860.93, 1,290.93 and 398.30 is: 597.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    860.93 : 1,290.93 = 398.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    860.93/1,290.93 = 398.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    860.93x = 1,290.93 × 398.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    860.93x = 514,170.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 514,170.96/860.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 597.23

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