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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 861.36, 1,292.04 and 284.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 861.36, 1,292.04 and 284.16 is: 426.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    861.36 : 1,292.04 = 284.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    861.36/1,292.04 = 284.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    861.36x = 1,292.04 × 284.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    861.36x = 367,146.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 367,146.09/861.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 426.24

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