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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 860.94, 1,291.77 and 373.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 860.94, 1,291.77 and 373.86 is: 560.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    860.94 : 1,291.77 = 373.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    860.94/1,291.77 = 373.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    860.94x = 1,291.77 × 373.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    860.94x = 482,941.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 482,941.13/860.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 560.95

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