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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 862.55, 1,292.92 and 423.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 862.55, 1,292.92 and 423.19 is: 634.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    862.55 : 1,292.92 = 423.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    862.55/1,292.92 = 423.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    862.55x = 1,292.92 × 423.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    862.55x = 547,146.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 547,146.52/862.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 634.34

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