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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 861.97, 1,292.51 and 423.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 861.97, 1,292.51 and 423.02 is: 634.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    861.97 : 1,292.51 = 423.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    861.97/1,292.51 = 423.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    861.97x = 1,292.51 × 423.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    861.97x = 546,758.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 546,758.70/861.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 634.31

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