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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 862.16, 1,293.85 and 342.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 862.16, 1,293.85 and 342.27 is: 513.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    862.16 : 1,293.85 = 342.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    862.16/1,293.85 = 342.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    862.16x = 1,293.85 × 342.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    862.16x = 442,846.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 442,846.04/862.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 513.65

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