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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 861.06, 1,291.62 and 374.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 861.06, 1,291.62 and 374.13 is: 561.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    861.06 : 1,291.62 = 374.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    861.06/1,291.62 = 374.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    861.06x = 1,291.62 × 374.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    861.06x = 483,233.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 483,233.79/861.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 561.21

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