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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 862.58, 1,293.22 and 423.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 862.58, 1,293.22 and 423.69 is: 635.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    862.58 : 1,293.22 = 423.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    862.58/1,293.22 = 423.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    862.58x = 1,293.22 × 423.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    862.58x = 547,924.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 547,924.38/862.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 635.22

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