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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 863.10, 1,294.22 and 375.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 863.10, 1,294.22 and 375.93 is: 563.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    863.10 : 1,294.22 = 375.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    863.10/1,294.22 = 375.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    863.10x = 1,294.22 × 375.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    863.10x = 486,534.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 486,534.24/863.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 563.71

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