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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 862.47, 1,293.62 and 342.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 862.47, 1,293.62 and 342.54 is: 513.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    862.47 : 1,293.62 = 342.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    862.47/1,293.62 = 342.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    862.47x = 1,293.62 × 342.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    862.47x = 443,114.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 443,114.88/862.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 513.77

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