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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 861.85, 1,292.86 and 276.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 861.85, 1,292.86 and 276.70 is: 415.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    861.85 : 1,292.86 = 276.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    861.85/1,292.86 = 276.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    861.85x = 1,292.86 × 276.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    861.85x = 357,734.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 357,734.36/861.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 415.08

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