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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 862.12, 1,293.20 and 245.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 862.12, 1,293.20 and 245.88 is: 368.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    862.12 : 1,293.20 = 245.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    862.12/1,293.20 = 245.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    862.12x = 1,293.20 × 245.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    862.12x = 317,972.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 317,972.02/862.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 368.83

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