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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 860.94, 1,291.46 and 716.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 860.94, 1,291.46 and 716.40 is: 1,074.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    860.94 : 1,291.46 = 716.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    860.94/1,291.46 = 716.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    860.94x = 1,291.46 × 716.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    860.94x = 925,198.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 925,198.36/860.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,074.64

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