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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 862.06, 1,291.80 and 374.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 862.06, 1,291.80 and 374.84 is: 561.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    862.06 : 1,291.80 = 374.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    862.06/1,291.80 = 374.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    862.06x = 1,291.80 × 374.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    862.06x = 484,218.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 484,218.31/862.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 561.70

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