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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 863.13, 1,294.69 and 376.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 863.13, 1,294.69 and 376.08 is: 564.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    863.13 : 1,294.69 = 376.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    863.13/1,294.69 = 376.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    863.13x = 1,294.69 × 376.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    863.13x = 486,907.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 486,907.02/863.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 564.12

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