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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 862.56, 1,293.54 and 277.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 862.56, 1,293.54 and 277.54 is: 416.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    862.56 : 1,293.54 = 277.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    862.56/1,293.54 = 277.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    862.56x = 1,293.54 × 277.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    862.56x = 359,004.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 359,004.82/862.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 416.21

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