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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 862.74, 1,294.10 and 213.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 862.74, 1,294.10 and 213.48 is: 320.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    862.74 : 1,294.10 = 213.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    862.74/1,294.10 = 213.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    862.74x = 1,294.10 × 213.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    862.74x = 276,263.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 276,263.40/862.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 320.22

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