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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 862.25, 1,293.19 and 245.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 862.25, 1,293.19 and 245.79 is: 368.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    862.25 : 1,293.19 = 245.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    862.25/1,293.19 = 245.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    862.25x = 1,293.19 × 245.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    862.25x = 317,849.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 317,849.94/862.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 368.63

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