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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 861, 1,291.77 and 374.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 861, 1,291.77 and 374.12 is: 561.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    861 : 1,291.77 = 374.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    861/1,291.77 = 374.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    861x = 1,291.77 × 374.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    861x = 483,280.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 483,280.22/861
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 561.30

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