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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 861.38, 1,292.93 and 374.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 861.38, 1,292.93 and 374.77 is: 562.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    861.38 : 1,292.93 = 374.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    861.38/1,292.93 = 374.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    861.38x = 1,292.93 × 374.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    861.38x = 484,543.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 484,543.04/861.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 562.52

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