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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 860.85, 1,291.47 and 373.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 860.85, 1,291.47 and 373.95 is: 561.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    860.85 : 1,291.47 = 373.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    860.85/1,291.47 = 373.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    860.85x = 1,291.47 × 373.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    860.85x = 482,945.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 482,945.21/860.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 561.01

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