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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 863.07, 1,295.13 and 376.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 863.07, 1,295.13 and 376.02 is: 564.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    863.07 : 1,295.13 = 376.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    863.07/1,295.13 = 376.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    863.07x = 1,295.13 × 376.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    863.07x = 486,994.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 486,994.78/863.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 564.26

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