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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 861.12, 1,291.92 and 553.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 861.12, 1,291.92 and 553.44 is: 830.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    861.12 : 1,291.92 = 553.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    861.12/1,291.92 = 553.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    861.12x = 1,291.92 × 553.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    861.12x = 715,000.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 715,000.20/861.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 830.31

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