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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 862.78, 1,293.26 and 375.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 862.78, 1,293.26 and 375.70 is: 563.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    862.78 : 1,293.26 = 375.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    862.78/1,293.26 = 375.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    862.78x = 1,293.26 × 375.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    862.78x = 485,875.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 485,875.49/862.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 563.15

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