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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 862.19, 1,293.06 and 375.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 862.19, 1,293.06 and 375.13 is: 562.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    862.19 : 1,293.06 = 375.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    862.19/1,293.06 = 375.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    862.19x = 1,293.06 × 375.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    862.19x = 485,057.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 485,057.26/862.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 562.59

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