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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 863.06, 1,293.77 and 376.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 863.06, 1,293.77 and 376.45 is: 564.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    863.06 : 1,293.77 = 376.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    863.06/1,293.77 = 376.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    863.06x = 1,293.77 × 376.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    863.06x = 487,037.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 487,037.42/863.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 564.32

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