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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 861.24, 1,292.09 and 276.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 861.24, 1,292.09 and 276.25 is: 414.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    861.24 : 1,292.09 = 276.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    861.24/1,292.09 = 276.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    861.24x = 1,292.09 × 276.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    861.24x = 356,939.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 356,939.86/861.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 414.45

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