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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 863.08, 1,293.90 and 375.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 863.08, 1,293.90 and 375.77 is: 563.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    863.08 : 1,293.90 = 375.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    863.08/1,293.90 = 375.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    863.08x = 1,293.90 × 375.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    863.08x = 486,200.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 486,200.92/863.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 563.33

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