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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 861.89, 1,292.87 and 212.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 861.89, 1,292.87 and 212.63 is: 318.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    861.89 : 1,292.87 = 212.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    861.89/1,292.87 = 212.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    861.89x = 1,292.87 × 212.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    861.89x = 274,897.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 274,897.02/861.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 318.95

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