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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 861.71, 1,292.85 and 375.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 861.71, 1,292.85 and 375.08 is: 562.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    861.71 : 1,292.85 = 375.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    861.71/1,292.85 = 375.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    861.71x = 1,292.85 × 375.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    861.71x = 484,915.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 484,915.71/861.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 562.74

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