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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 861.53, 1,292.22 and 276.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 861.53, 1,292.22 and 276.59 is: 414.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    861.53 : 1,292.22 = 276.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    861.53/1,292.22 = 276.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    861.53x = 1,292.22 × 276.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    861.53x = 357,408.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 357,408.67/861.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 414.86

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