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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 861.65, 1,291.91 and 341.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 861.65, 1,291.91 and 341.72 is: 512.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    861.65 : 1,291.91 = 341.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    861.65/1,291.91 = 341.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    861.65x = 1,291.91 × 341.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    861.65x = 441,463.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 441,463.32/861.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 512.35

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