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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 862.00, 1,293.14 and 374.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 862.00, 1,293.14 and 374.78 is: 562.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    862.00 : 1,293.14 = 374.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    862.00/1,293.14 = 374.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    862.00x = 1,293.14 × 374.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    862.00x = 484,647.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 484,647.18/862.00
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 562.24

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