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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 862.80, 1,292.52 and 430.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 862.80, 1,292.52 and 430.32 is: 644.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    862.80 : 1,292.52 = 430.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    862.80/1,292.52 = 430.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    862.80x = 1,292.52 × 430.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    862.80x = 556,197.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 556,197.21/862.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 644.64

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