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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 860.94, 1,290.90 and 677.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 860.94, 1,290.90 and 677.76 is: 1,016.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    860.94 : 1,290.90 = 677.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    860.94/1,290.90 = 677.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    860.94x = 1,290.90 × 677.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    860.94x = 874,920.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 874,920.38/860.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,016.24

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