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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 861.37, 1,292.29 and 553.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 861.37, 1,292.29 and 553.37 is: 830.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    861.37 : 1,292.29 = 553.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    861.37/1,292.29 = 553.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    861.37x = 1,292.29 × 553.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    861.37x = 715,114.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 715,114.52/861.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 830.21

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