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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 862.21, 1,292.56 and 341.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 862.21, 1,292.56 and 341.96 is: 512.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    862.21 : 1,292.56 = 341.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    862.21/1,292.56 = 341.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    862.21x = 1,292.56 × 341.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    862.21x = 441,996.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 441,996.50/862.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 512.63

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