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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 862.45, 1,293.89 and 375.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 862.45, 1,293.89 and 375.53 is: 563.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    862.45 : 1,293.89 = 375.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    862.45/1,293.89 = 375.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    862.45x = 1,293.89 × 375.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    862.45x = 485,886.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 485,886.16/862.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 563.38

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