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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 862.04, 1,292.52 and 429.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 862.04, 1,292.52 and 429.68 is: 644.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    862.04 : 1,292.52 = 429.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    862.04/1,292.52 = 429.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    862.04x = 1,292.52 × 429.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    862.04x = 555,369.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 555,369.99/862.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 644.25

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