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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 862.22, 1,293.34 and 285.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 862.22, 1,293.34 and 285.10 is: 427.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    862.22 : 1,293.34 = 285.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    862.22/1,293.34 = 285.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    862.22x = 1,293.34 × 285.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    862.22x = 368,731.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 368,731.23/862.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 427.65

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