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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 861.98, 1,292.76 and 284.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 861.98, 1,292.76 and 284.85 is: 427.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    861.98 : 1,292.76 = 284.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    861.98/1,292.76 = 284.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    861.98x = 1,292.76 × 284.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    861.98x = 368,242.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 368,242.69/861.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 427.21

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