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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 861.48, 1,292.40 and 375.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 861.48, 1,292.40 and 375.12 is: 562.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    861.48 : 1,292.40 = 375.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    861.48/1,292.40 = 375.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    861.48x = 1,292.40 × 375.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    861.48x = 484,805.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 484,805.09/861.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 562.76

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