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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 861.79, 1,292.60 and 341.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 861.79, 1,292.60 and 341.68 is: 512.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    861.79 : 1,292.60 = 341.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    861.79/1,292.60 = 341.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    861.79x = 1,292.60 × 341.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    861.79x = 441,653.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 441,653.86/861.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 512.48

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