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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 862.12, 1,292.02 and 422.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 862.12, 1,292.02 and 422.69 is: 633.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    862.12 : 1,292.02 = 422.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    862.12/1,292.02 = 422.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    862.12x = 1,292.02 × 422.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    862.12x = 546,123.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 546,123.93/862.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 633.47

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