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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 862.00, 1,292.98 and 212.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 862.00, 1,292.98 and 212.74 is: 319.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    862.00 : 1,292.98 = 212.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    862.00/1,292.98 = 212.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    862.00x = 1,292.98 × 212.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    862.00x = 275,062.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 275,062.10/862.00
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 319.10

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