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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 862.37, 1,292.82 and 375.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 862.37, 1,292.82 and 375.05 is: 562.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    862.37 : 1,292.82 = 375.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    862.37/1,292.82 = 375.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    862.37x = 1,292.82 × 375.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    862.37x = 484,865.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 484,865.68/862.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 562.25

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