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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 862.59, 1,293.51 and 277.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 862.59, 1,293.51 and 277.44 is: 416.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    862.59 : 1,293.51 = 277.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    862.59/1,293.51 = 277.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    862.59x = 1,293.51 × 277.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    862.59x = 358,871.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 358,871.41/862.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 416.04

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