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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 861.52, 1,292.82 and 374.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 861.52, 1,292.82 and 374.68 is: 562.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    861.52 : 1,292.82 = 374.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    861.52/1,292.82 = 374.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    861.52x = 1,292.82 × 374.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    861.52x = 484,393.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 484,393.80/861.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 562.25

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