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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 861.95, 1,293.13 and 245.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 861.95, 1,293.13 and 245.67 is: 368.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    861.95 : 1,293.13 = 245.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    861.95/1,293.13 = 245.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    861.95x = 1,293.13 × 245.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    861.95x = 317,678.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 317,678.70/861.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 368.56

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