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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 861.12, 1,291.69 and 373.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 861.12, 1,291.69 and 373.91 is: 560.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    861.12 : 1,291.69 = 373.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    861.12/1,291.69 = 373.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    861.12x = 1,291.69 × 373.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    861.12x = 482,972.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 482,972.56/861.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 560.86

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