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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 862.60, 1,293.21 and 375.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 862.60, 1,293.21 and 375.31 is: 562.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    862.60 : 1,293.21 = 375.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    862.60/1,293.21 = 375.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    862.60x = 1,293.21 × 375.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    862.60x = 485,354.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 485,354.65/862.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 562.66

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