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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 861.85, 1,292.78 and 341.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 861.85, 1,292.78 and 341.98 is: 512.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    861.85 : 1,292.78 = 341.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    861.85/1,292.78 = 341.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    861.85x = 1,292.78 × 341.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    861.85x = 442,099.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 442,099.96/861.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 512.97

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