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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 861.14, 1,292.18 and 532.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 861.14, 1,292.18 and 532.53 is: 799.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    861.14 : 1,292.18 = 532.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    861.14/1,292.18 = 532.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    861.14x = 1,292.18 × 532.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    861.14x = 688,121.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 688,121.95/861.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 799.09

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