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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 860.99, 1,291.53 and 283.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 860.99, 1,291.53 and 283.86 is: 425.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    860.99 : 1,291.53 = 283.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    860.99/1,291.53 = 283.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    860.99x = 1,291.53 × 283.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    860.99x = 366,613.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 366,613.17/860.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 425.81

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