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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 861.62, 1,292.02 and 276.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 861.62, 1,292.02 and 276.51 is: 414.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    861.62 : 1,292.02 = 276.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    861.62/1,292.02 = 276.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    861.62x = 1,292.02 × 276.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    861.62x = 357,253.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 357,253.91/861.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 414.63

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