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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 863.43, 1,294.81 and 376.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 863.43, 1,294.81 and 376.14 is: 564.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    863.43 : 1,294.81 = 376.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    863.43/1,294.81 = 376.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    863.43x = 1,294.81 × 376.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    863.43x = 487,029.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 487,029.57/863.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 564.06

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