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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 862.88, 1,293.12 and 375.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 862.88, 1,293.12 and 375.60 is: 562.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    862.88 : 1,293.12 = 375.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    862.88/1,293.12 = 375.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    862.88x = 1,293.12 × 375.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    862.88x = 485,695.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 485,695.87/862.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 562.88

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