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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 861.10, 1,290.96 and 374.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 861.10, 1,290.96 and 374.11 is: 560.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    861.10 : 1,290.96 = 374.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    861.10/1,290.96 = 374.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    861.10x = 1,290.96 × 374.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    861.10x = 482,961.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 482,961.05/861.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 560.87

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