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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 860.93, 1,290.61 and 398.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 860.93, 1,290.61 and 398.58 is: 597.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    860.93 : 1,290.61 = 398.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    860.93/1,290.61 = 398.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    860.93x = 1,290.61 × 398.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    860.93x = 514,416.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 514,416.67/860.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 597.51

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