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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 862.44, 1,293.75 and 423.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 862.44, 1,293.75 and 423.42 is: 635.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    862.44 : 1,293.75 = 423.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    862.44/1,293.75 = 423.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    862.44x = 1,293.75 × 423.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    862.44x = 547,799.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 547,799.63/862.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 635.17

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