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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 861.83, 1,292.81 and 374.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 861.83, 1,292.81 and 374.79 is: 562.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    861.83 : 1,292.81 = 374.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    861.83/1,292.81 = 374.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    861.83x = 1,292.81 × 374.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    861.83x = 484,530.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 484,530.39/861.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 562.21

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