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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 862.08, 1,293.84 and 342.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 862.08, 1,293.84 and 342.56 is: 514.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    862.08 : 1,293.84 = 342.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    862.08/1,293.84 = 342.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    862.08x = 1,293.84 × 342.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    862.08x = 443,217.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 443,217.83/862.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 514.13

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