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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 861.88, 1,292.86 and 245.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 861.88, 1,292.86 and 245.63 is: 368.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    861.88 : 1,292.86 = 245.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    861.88/1,292.86 = 245.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    861.88x = 1,292.86 × 245.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    861.88x = 317,557.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 317,557.51/861.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 368.45

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