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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 862.74, 1,292.49 and 430.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 862.74, 1,292.49 and 430.20 is: 644.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    862.74 : 1,292.49 = 430.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    862.74/1,292.49 = 430.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    862.74x = 1,292.49 × 430.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    862.74x = 556,029.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 556,029.20/862.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 644.49

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