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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 868.93, 1,302.17 and 374.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 868.93, 1,302.17 and 374.74 is: 561.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    868.93 : 1,302.17 = 374.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    868.93/1,302.17 = 374.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    868.93x = 1,302.17 × 374.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    868.93x = 487,975.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 487,975.19/868.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 561.58

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