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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 862.77, 1,294.44 and 343.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 862.77, 1,294.44 and 343.02 is: 514.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    862.77 : 1,294.44 = 343.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    862.77/1,294.44 = 343.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    862.77x = 1,294.44 × 343.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    862.77x = 444,018.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 444,018.81/862.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 514.64

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