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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 862.05, 1,292.26 and 375.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 862.05, 1,292.26 and 375.45 is: 562.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    862.05 : 1,292.26 = 375.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    862.05/1,292.26 = 375.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    862.05x = 1,292.26 × 375.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    862.05x = 485,179.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 485,179.02/862.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 562.82

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