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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 863.72, 1,294.63 and 375.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 863.72, 1,294.63 and 375.83 is: 563.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    863.72 : 1,294.63 = 375.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    863.72/1,294.63 = 375.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    863.72x = 1,294.63 × 375.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    863.72x = 486,560.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 486,560.79/863.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 563.33

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