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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 861.86, 1,292.79 and 348.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 861.86, 1,292.79 and 348.50 is: 522.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    861.86 : 1,292.79 = 348.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    861.86/1,292.79 = 348.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    861.86x = 1,292.79 × 348.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    861.86x = 450,537.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 450,537.32/861.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 522.75

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