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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 862.72, 1,293.39 and 375.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 862.72, 1,293.39 and 375.43 is: 562.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    862.72 : 1,293.39 = 375.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    862.72/1,293.39 = 375.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    862.72x = 1,293.39 × 375.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    862.72x = 485,577.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 485,577.41/862.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 562.84

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