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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 862.13, 1,292.81 and 374.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 862.13, 1,292.81 and 374.82 is: 562.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    862.13 : 1,292.81 = 374.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    862.13/1,292.81 = 374.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    862.13x = 1,292.81 × 374.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    862.13x = 484,569.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 484,569.17/862.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 562.06

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