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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 862.23, 1,293.14 and 245.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 862.23, 1,293.14 and 245.76 is: 368.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    862.23 : 1,293.14 = 245.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    862.23/1,293.14 = 245.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    862.23x = 1,293.14 × 245.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    862.23x = 317,800.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 317,800.86/862.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 368.58

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