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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 862.26, 1,292.70 and 374.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 862.26, 1,292.70 and 374.97 is: 562.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    862.26 : 1,292.70 = 374.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    862.26/1,292.70 = 374.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    862.26x = 1,292.70 × 374.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    862.26x = 484,723.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 484,723.72/862.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 562.15

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