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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 861.32, 1,292.82 and 451.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 861.32, 1,292.82 and 451.10 is: 677.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    861.32 : 1,292.82 = 451.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    861.32/1,292.82 = 451.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    861.32x = 1,292.82 × 451.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    861.32x = 583,191.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 583,191.10/861.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 677.09

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