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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 861.74, 1,291.80 and 375.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 861.74, 1,291.80 and 375.08 is: 562.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    861.74 : 1,291.80 = 375.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    861.74/1,291.80 = 375.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    861.74x = 1,291.80 × 375.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    861.74x = 484,528.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 484,528.34/861.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 562.27

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