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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 861.55, 1,292.43 and 276.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 861.55, 1,292.43 and 276.35 is: 414.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    861.55 : 1,292.43 = 276.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    861.55/1,292.43 = 276.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    861.55x = 1,292.43 × 276.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    861.55x = 357,163.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 357,163.03/861.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 414.56

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