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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 860.96, 1,290.74 and 340.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 860.96, 1,290.74 and 340.74 is: 510.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    860.96 : 1,290.74 = 340.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    860.96/1,290.74 = 340.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    860.96x = 1,290.74 × 340.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    860.96x = 439,805.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 439,805.04/860.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 510.83

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