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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 861.75, 1,292.87 and 374.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 861.75, 1,292.87 and 374.87 is: 562.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    861.75 : 1,292.87 = 374.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    861.75/1,292.87 = 374.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    861.75x = 1,292.87 × 374.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    861.75x = 484,662.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 484,662.35/861.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 562.42

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