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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 861.91, 1,292.48 and 245.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 861.91, 1,292.48 and 245.48 is: 368.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    861.91 : 1,292.48 = 245.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    861.91/1,292.48 = 245.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    861.91x = 1,292.48 × 245.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    861.91x = 317,271.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 317,271.68/861.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 368.10

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