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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 861, 1,291.23 and 373.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 861, 1,291.23 and 373.92 is: 560.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    861 : 1,291.23 = 373.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    861/1,291.23 = 373.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    861x = 1,291.23 × 373.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    861x = 482,816.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 482,816.72/861
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 560.76

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