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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 863.24, 1,293.78 and 375.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 863.24, 1,293.78 and 375.74 is: 563.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    863.24 : 1,293.78 = 375.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    863.24/1,293.78 = 375.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    863.24x = 1,293.78 × 375.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    863.24x = 486,124.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 486,124.90/863.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 563.14

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