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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 862.98, 1,294.60 and 376.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 862.98, 1,294.60 and 376.37 is: 564.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    862.98 : 1,294.60 = 376.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    862.98/1,294.60 = 376.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    862.98x = 1,294.60 × 376.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    862.98x = 487,248.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 487,248.60/862.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 564.61

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