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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 862.69, 1,293.80 and 342.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 862.69, 1,293.80 and 342.67 is: 513.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    862.69 : 1,293.80 = 342.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    862.69/1,293.80 = 342.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    862.69x = 1,293.80 × 342.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    862.69x = 443,341.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 443,341.00/862.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 513.91

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