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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 861.47, 1,292.22 and 284.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 861.47, 1,292.22 and 284.34 is: 426.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    861.47 : 1,292.22 = 284.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    861.47/1,292.22 = 284.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    861.47x = 1,292.22 × 284.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    861.47x = 367,434.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 367,434.68/861.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 426.52

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