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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 861.03, 1,291.49 and 374.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 861.03, 1,291.49 and 374.01 is: 560.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    861.03 : 1,291.49 = 374.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    861.03/1,291.49 = 374.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    861.03x = 1,291.49 × 374.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    861.03x = 483,030.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 483,030.17/861.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 560.99

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