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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 862.75, 1,294.17 and 375.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 862.75, 1,294.17 and 375.83 is: 563.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    862.75 : 1,294.17 = 375.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    862.75/1,294.17 = 375.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    862.75x = 1,294.17 × 375.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    862.75x = 486,387.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 486,387.91/862.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 563.76

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