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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 862.66, 1,293.92 and 429.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 862.66, 1,293.92 and 429.82 is: 644.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    862.66 : 1,293.92 = 429.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    862.66/1,293.92 = 429.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    862.66x = 1,293.92 × 429.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    862.66x = 556,152.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 556,152.69/862.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 644.70

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