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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 862.84, 1,294.38 and 375.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 862.84, 1,294.38 and 375.88 is: 563.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    862.84 : 1,294.38 = 375.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    862.84/1,294.38 = 375.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    862.84x = 1,294.38 × 375.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    862.84x = 486,531.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 486,531.55/862.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 563.87

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