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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 861.22, 1,291.86 and 341.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 861.22, 1,291.86 and 341.32 is: 511.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    861.22 : 1,291.86 = 341.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    861.22/1,291.86 = 341.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    861.22x = 1,291.86 × 341.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    861.22x = 440,937.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 440,937.66/861.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 511.99

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