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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 861.08, 1,291.80 and 374.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 861.08, 1,291.80 and 374.24 is: 561.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    861.08 : 1,291.80 = 374.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    861.08/1,291.80 = 374.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    861.08x = 1,291.80 × 374.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    861.08x = 483,443.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 483,443.23/861.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 561.44

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