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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 862.82, 1,293.86 and 335.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 862.82, 1,293.86 and 335.42 is: 502.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    862.82 : 1,293.86 = 335.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    862.82/1,293.86 = 335.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    862.82x = 1,293.86 × 335.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    862.82x = 433,986.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 433,986.52/862.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 502.99

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