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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 861.44, 1,291.43 and 374.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 861.44, 1,291.43 and 374.15 is: 560.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    861.44 : 1,291.43 = 374.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    861.44/1,291.43 = 374.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    861.44x = 1,291.43 × 374.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    861.44x = 483,192.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 483,192.70/861.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 560.92

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