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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 861, 1,293.64 and 553

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 861, 1,293.64 and 553 is: 830.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    861 : 1,293.64 = 553 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    861/1,293.64 = 553/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    861x = 1,293.64 × 553
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    861x = 715,382.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 715,382.92/861
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 830.87

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