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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 861.08, 1,290.82 and 374.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 861.08, 1,290.82 and 374.04 is: 560.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    861.08 : 1,290.82 = 374.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    861.08/1,290.82 = 374.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    861.08x = 1,290.82 × 374.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    861.08x = 482,818.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 482,818.31/861.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 560.71

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