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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 862.04, 1,293.06 and 212.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 862.04, 1,293.06 and 212.77 is: 319.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    862.04 : 1,293.06 = 212.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    862.04/1,293.06 = 212.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    862.04x = 1,293.06 × 212.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    862.04x = 275,124.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 275,124.38/862.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 319.16

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