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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 862.57, 1,293.07 and 423.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 862.57, 1,293.07 and 423.57 is: 634.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    862.57 : 1,293.07 = 423.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    862.57/1,293.07 = 423.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    862.57x = 1,293.07 × 423.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    862.57x = 547,705.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 547,705.66/862.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 634.97

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