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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 861.06, 1,291.56 and 374.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 861.06, 1,291.56 and 374.46 is: 561.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    861.06 : 1,291.56 = 374.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    861.06/1,291.56 = 374.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    861.06x = 1,291.56 × 374.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    861.06x = 483,633.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 483,633.42/861.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 561.67

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