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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 862.76, 1,293.06 and 428.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 862.76, 1,293.06 and 428.96 is: 642.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    862.76 : 1,293.06 = 428.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    862.76/1,293.06 = 428.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    862.76x = 1,293.06 × 428.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    862.76x = 554,671.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 554,671.02/862.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 642.90

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