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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 862.58, 1,293.87 and 213.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 862.58, 1,293.87 and 213.30 is: 319.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    862.58 : 1,293.87 = 213.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    862.58/1,293.87 = 213.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    862.58x = 1,293.87 × 213.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    862.58x = 275,983.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 275,983.27/862.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 319.95

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