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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 862.56, 1,292.99 and 342.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 862.56, 1,292.99 and 342.26 is: 513.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    862.56 : 1,292.99 = 342.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    862.56/1,292.99 = 342.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    862.56x = 1,292.99 × 342.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    862.56x = 442,530.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 442,530.58/862.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 513.04

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