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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 862.83, 1,293.41 and 342.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 862.83, 1,293.41 and 342.66 is: 513.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    862.83 : 1,293.41 = 342.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    862.83/1,293.41 = 342.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    862.83x = 1,293.41 × 342.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    862.83x = 443,198.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 443,198.16/862.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 513.66

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