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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 860.99, 1,290.71 and 373.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 860.99, 1,290.71 and 373.77 is: 560.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    860.99 : 1,290.71 = 373.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    860.99/1,290.71 = 373.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    860.99x = 1,290.71 × 373.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    860.99x = 482,429.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 482,429.61/860.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 560.32

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