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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 861.39, 1,292.07 and 284.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 861.39, 1,292.07 and 284.25 is: 426.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    861.39 : 1,292.07 = 284.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    861.39/1,292.07 = 284.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    861.39x = 1,292.07 × 284.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    861.39x = 367,270.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 367,270.90/861.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 426.37

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