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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 860.77, 1,291.23 and 244.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 860.77, 1,291.23 and 244.48 is: 366.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    860.77 : 1,291.23 = 244.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    860.77/1,291.23 = 244.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    860.77x = 1,291.23 × 244.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    860.77x = 315,679.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 315,679.91/860.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 366.74

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