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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 863.13, 1,294.62 and 376.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 863.13, 1,294.62 and 376.05 is: 564.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    863.13 : 1,294.62 = 376.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    863.13/1,294.62 = 376.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    863.13x = 1,294.62 × 376.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    863.13x = 486,841.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 486,841.85/863.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 564.04

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