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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 862.90, 1,294.36 and 375.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 862.90, 1,294.36 and 375.60 is: 563.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    862.90 : 1,294.36 = 375.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    862.90/1,294.36 = 375.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    862.90x = 1,294.36 × 375.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    862.90x = 486,161.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 486,161.62/862.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 563.40

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