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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 862.12, 1,292.03 and 422.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 862.12, 1,292.03 and 422.70 is: 633.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    862.12 : 1,292.03 = 422.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    862.12/1,292.03 = 422.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    862.12x = 1,292.03 × 422.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    862.12x = 546,144.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 546,144.16/862.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 633.49

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