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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 862.17, 1,292.95 and 375.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 862.17, 1,292.95 and 375.11 is: 562.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    862.17 : 1,292.95 = 375.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    862.17/1,292.95 = 375.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    862.17x = 1,292.95 × 375.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    862.17x = 484,998.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 484,998.47/862.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 562.53

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