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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 862.15, 1,293.31 and 245.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 862.15, 1,293.31 and 245.85 is: 368.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    862.15 : 1,293.31 = 245.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    862.15/1,293.31 = 245.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    862.15x = 1,293.31 × 245.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    862.15x = 317,952.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 317,952.57/862.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 368.79

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