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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 861.76, 1,292.61 and 212.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 861.76, 1,292.61 and 212.50 is: 318.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    861.76 : 1,292.61 = 212.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    861.76/1,292.61 = 212.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    861.76x = 1,292.61 × 212.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    861.76x = 274,679.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 274,679.63/861.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 318.74

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