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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 861.61, 1,293.17 and 445.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 861.61, 1,293.17 and 445.43 is: 668.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    861.61 : 1,293.17 = 445.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    861.61/1,293.17 = 445.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    861.61x = 1,293.17 × 445.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    861.61x = 576,008.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 576,008.02/861.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 668.53

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