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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 860.95, 1,291.71 and 276.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 860.95, 1,291.71 and 276.04 is: 414.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    860.95 : 1,291.71 = 276.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    860.95/1,291.71 = 276.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    860.95x = 1,291.71 × 276.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    860.95x = 356,563.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 356,563.63/860.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 414.15

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