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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 861.26, 1,292.46 and 374.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 861.26, 1,292.46 and 374.36 is: 561.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    861.26 : 1,292.46 = 374.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    861.26/1,292.46 = 374.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    861.26x = 1,292.46 × 374.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    861.26x = 483,845.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 483,845.33/861.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 561.79

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