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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 862.72, 1,294.08 and 213.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 862.72, 1,294.08 and 213.46 is: 320.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    862.72 : 1,294.08 = 213.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    862.72/1,294.08 = 213.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    862.72x = 1,294.08 × 213.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    862.72x = 276,226.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 276,226.78/862.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 320.18

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