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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 860.69, 1,291.28 and 373.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 860.69, 1,291.28 and 373.82 is: 560.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    860.69 : 1,291.28 = 373.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    860.69/1,291.28 = 373.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    860.69x = 1,291.28 × 373.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    860.69x = 482,697.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 482,697.96/860.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 560.83

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