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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 860.65, 1,291.49 and 373.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 860.65, 1,291.49 and 373.70 is: 560.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    860.65 : 1,291.49 = 373.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    860.65/1,291.49 = 373.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    860.65x = 1,291.49 × 373.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    860.65x = 482,629.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 482,629.81/860.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 560.77

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