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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 862.06, 1,293.64 and 375

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 862.06, 1,293.64 and 375 is: 562.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    862.06 : 1,293.64 = 375 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    862.06/1,293.64 = 375/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    862.06x = 1,293.64 × 375
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    862.06x = 485,115.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 485,115.00/862.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 562.74

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