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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 860.94, 1,290.36 and 398.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 860.94, 1,290.36 and 398.10 is: 596.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    860.94 : 1,290.36 = 398.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    860.94/1,290.36 = 398.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    860.94x = 1,290.36 × 398.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    860.94x = 513,692.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 513,692.32/860.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 596.66

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