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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 862.62, 1,294.20 and 375.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 862.62, 1,294.20 and 375.72 is: 563.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    862.62 : 1,294.20 = 375.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    862.62/1,294.20 = 375.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    862.62x = 1,294.20 × 375.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    862.62x = 486,256.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 486,256.82/862.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 563.70

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