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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 862.32, 1,293.48 and 213.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 862.32, 1,293.48 and 213.04 is: 319.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    862.32 : 1,293.48 = 213.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    862.32/1,293.48 = 213.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    862.32x = 1,293.48 × 213.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    862.32x = 275,562.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 275,562.98/862.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 319.56

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