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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 861.83, 1,292.74 and 212.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 861.83, 1,292.74 and 212.56 is: 318.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    861.83 : 1,292.74 = 212.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    861.83/1,292.74 = 212.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    861.83x = 1,292.74 × 212.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    861.83x = 274,787.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 274,787.09/861.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 318.84

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