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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 860.94, 1,291.51 and 283.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 860.94, 1,291.51 and 283.81 is: 425.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    860.94 : 1,291.51 = 283.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    860.94/1,291.51 = 283.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    860.94x = 1,291.51 × 283.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    860.94x = 366,543.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 366,543.45/860.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 425.75

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