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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 862.50, 1,294.43 and 375.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 862.50, 1,294.43 and 375.89 is: 564.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    862.50 : 1,294.43 = 375.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    862.50/1,294.43 = 375.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    862.50x = 1,294.43 × 375.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    862.50x = 486,564.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 486,564.34/862.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 564.13

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