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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 860.74, 1,291.56 and 374.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 860.74, 1,291.56 and 374.13 is: 561.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    860.74 : 1,291.56 = 374.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    860.74/1,291.56 = 374.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    860.74x = 1,291.56 × 374.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    860.74x = 483,211.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 483,211.34/860.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 561.39

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