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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 861.30, 1,291.95 and 374.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 861.30, 1,291.95 and 374.09 is: 561.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    861.30 : 1,291.95 = 374.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    861.30/1,291.95 = 374.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    861.30x = 1,291.95 × 374.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    861.30x = 483,299.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 483,299.12/861.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 561.13

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