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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 860.99, 1,291.80 and 340.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 860.99, 1,291.80 and 340.70 is: 511.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    860.99 : 1,291.80 = 340.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    860.99/1,291.80 = 340.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    860.99x = 1,291.80 × 340.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    860.99x = 440,116.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 440,116.26/860.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 511.17

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