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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 860.92, 1,291.41 and 244.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 860.92, 1,291.41 and 244.69 is: 367.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    860.92 : 1,291.41 = 244.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    860.92/1,291.41 = 244.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    860.92x = 1,291.41 × 244.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    860.92x = 315,991.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 315,991.88/860.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 367.04

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