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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 862.34, 1,292.61 and 375.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 862.34, 1,292.61 and 375.26 is: 562.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    862.34 : 1,292.61 = 375.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    862.34/1,292.61 = 375.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    862.34x = 1,292.61 × 375.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    862.34x = 485,064.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 485,064.83/862.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 562.50

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