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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 861.60, 1,292.59 and 276.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 861.60, 1,292.59 and 276.64 is: 415.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    861.60 : 1,292.59 = 276.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    861.60/1,292.59 = 276.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    861.60x = 1,292.59 × 276.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    861.60x = 357,579.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 357,579.21/861.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 415.02

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