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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 862.80, 1,293.60 and 342.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 862.80, 1,293.60 and 342.60 is: 513.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    862.80 : 1,293.60 = 342.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    862.80/1,293.60 = 342.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    862.80x = 1,293.60 × 342.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    862.80x = 443,187.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 443,187.36/862.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 513.66

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