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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 862.32, 1,293.21 and 374.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 862.32, 1,293.21 and 374.88 is: 562.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    862.32 : 1,293.21 = 374.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    862.32/1,293.21 = 374.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    862.32x = 1,293.21 × 374.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    862.32x = 484,798.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 484,798.56/862.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 562.20

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