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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 861.84, 1,292.31 and 276.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 861.84, 1,292.31 and 276.66 is: 414.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    861.84 : 1,292.31 = 276.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    861.84/1,292.31 = 276.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    861.84x = 1,292.31 × 276.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    861.84x = 357,530.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 357,530.48/861.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 414.85

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