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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 862.12, 1,293.33 and 327.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 862.12, 1,293.33 and 327.82 is: 491.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    862.12 : 1,293.33 = 327.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    862.12/1,293.33 = 327.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    862.12x = 1,293.33 × 327.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    862.12x = 423,971.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 423,971.33/862.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 491.78

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