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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 861.45, 1,292.40 and 374.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 861.45, 1,292.40 and 374.56 is: 561.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    861.45 : 1,292.40 = 374.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    861.45/1,292.40 = 374.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    861.45x = 1,292.40 × 374.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    861.45x = 484,081.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 484,081.34/861.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 561.94

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