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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 862.29, 1,292.94 and 341.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 862.29, 1,292.94 and 341.79 is: 512.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    862.29 : 1,292.94 = 341.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    862.29/1,292.94 = 341.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    862.29x = 1,292.94 × 341.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    862.29x = 441,913.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 441,913.96/862.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 512.49

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