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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 861.32, 1,291.86 and 341.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 861.32, 1,291.86 and 341.70 is: 512.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    861.32 : 1,291.86 = 341.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    861.32/1,291.86 = 341.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    861.32x = 1,291.86 × 341.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    861.32x = 441,428.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 441,428.56/861.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 512.51

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