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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 862.48, 1,293.11 and 277.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 862.48, 1,293.11 and 277.30 is: 415.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    862.48 : 1,293.11 = 277.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    862.48/1,293.11 = 277.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    862.48x = 1,293.11 × 277.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    862.48x = 358,579.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 358,579.40/862.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 415.75

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