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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 862.57, 1,293.54 and 375.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 862.57, 1,293.54 and 375.49 is: 563.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    862.57 : 1,293.54 = 375.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    862.57/1,293.54 = 375.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    862.57x = 1,293.54 × 375.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    862.57x = 485,711.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 485,711.33/862.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 563.10

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