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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 861.08, 1,291.62 and 284

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 861.08, 1,291.62 and 284 is: 426.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    861.08 : 1,291.62 = 284 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    861.08/1,291.62 = 284/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    861.08x = 1,291.62 × 284
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    861.08x = 366,820.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 366,820.08/861.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 426.00

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