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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 861.02, 1,291.24 and 283.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 861.02, 1,291.24 and 283.76 is: 425.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    861.02 : 1,291.24 = 283.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    861.02/1,291.24 = 283.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    861.02x = 1,291.24 × 283.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    861.02x = 366,402.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 366,402.26/861.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 425.54

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