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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 861.87, 1,292.69 and 245.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 861.87, 1,292.69 and 245.52 is: 368.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    861.87 : 1,292.69 = 245.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    861.87/1,292.69 = 245.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    861.87x = 1,292.69 × 245.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    861.87x = 317,380.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 317,380.02/861.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 368.25

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