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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 861.27, 1,291.58 and 374.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 861.27, 1,291.58 and 374.22 is: 561.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    861.27 : 1,291.58 = 374.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    861.27/1,291.58 = 374.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    861.27x = 1,291.58 × 374.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    861.27x = 483,334.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 483,334.60/861.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 561.19

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