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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 861.23, 1,293.89 and 553.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 861.23, 1,293.89 and 553.68 is: 831.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    861.23 : 1,293.89 = 553.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    861.23/1,293.89 = 553.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    861.23x = 1,293.89 × 553.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    861.23x = 716,398.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 716,398.25/861.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 831.84

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