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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 862.68, 1,292.30 and 423.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 862.68, 1,292.30 and 423.08 is: 633.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    862.68 : 1,292.30 = 423.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    862.68/1,292.30 = 423.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    862.68x = 1,292.30 × 423.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    862.68x = 546,746.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 546,746.28/862.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 633.78

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