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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 862.11, 1,292.45 and 348.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 862.11, 1,292.45 and 348.75 is: 522.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    862.11 : 1,292.45 = 348.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    862.11/1,292.45 = 348.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    862.11x = 1,292.45 × 348.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    862.11x = 450,740.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 450,740.19/862.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 522.83

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