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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 862, 1,292.98 and 212.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 862, 1,292.98 and 212.74 is: 319.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    862 : 1,292.98 = 212.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    862/1,292.98 = 212.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    862x = 1,292.98 × 212.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    862x = 275,068.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 275,068.57/862
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 319.11

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