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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 862, 1,293.27 and 375.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 862, 1,293.27 and 375.12 is: 562.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    862 : 1,293.27 = 375.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    862/1,293.27 = 375.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    862x = 1,293.27 × 375.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    862x = 485,131.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 485,131.44/862
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 562.80

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