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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 862.27, 1,294.18 and 553.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 862.27, 1,294.18 and 553.19 is: 830.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    862.27 : 1,294.18 = 553.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    862.27/1,294.18 = 553.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    862.27x = 1,294.18 × 553.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    862.27x = 715,919.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 715,919.58/862.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 830.28

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