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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 862.60, 1,293.32 and 277.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 862.60, 1,293.32 and 277.43 is: 415.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    862.60 : 1,293.32 = 277.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    862.60/1,293.32 = 277.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    862.60x = 1,293.32 × 277.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    862.60x = 358,798.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 358,798.43/862.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 415.95

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