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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 862.52, 1,293.43 and 342.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 862.52, 1,293.43 and 342.45 is: 513.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    862.52 : 1,293.43 = 342.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    862.52/1,293.43 = 342.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    862.52x = 1,293.43 × 342.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    862.52x = 442,933.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 442,933.39/862.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 513.53

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