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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 861.87, 1,293.18 and 342.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 861.87, 1,293.18 and 342.03 is: 513.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    861.87 : 1,293.18 = 342.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    861.87/1,293.18 = 342.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    861.87x = 1,293.18 × 342.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    861.87x = 442,306.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 442,306.36/861.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 513.19

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