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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 862.77, 1,293.44 and 342.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 862.77, 1,293.44 and 342.45 is: 513.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    862.77 : 1,293.44 = 342.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    862.77/1,293.44 = 342.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    862.77x = 1,293.44 × 342.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    862.77x = 442,930.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 442,930.35/862.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 513.38

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