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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 861.78, 1,292.03 and 276.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 861.78, 1,292.03 and 276.44 is: 414.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    861.78 : 1,292.03 = 276.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    861.78/1,292.03 = 276.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    861.78x = 1,292.03 × 276.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    861.78x = 357,168.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 357,168.77/861.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 414.46

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