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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 861.13, 1,291.46 and 374.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 861.13, 1,291.46 and 374.06 is: 560.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    861.13 : 1,291.46 = 374.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    861.13/1,291.46 = 374.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    861.13x = 1,291.46 × 374.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    861.13x = 483,086.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 483,086.99/861.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 560.99

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