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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 861.99, 1,293.20 and 277.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 861.99, 1,293.20 and 277.05 is: 415.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    861.99 : 1,293.20 = 277.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    861.99/1,293.20 = 277.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    861.99x = 1,293.20 × 277.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    861.99x = 358,277.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 358,277.42/861.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 415.64

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