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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 862.83, 1,294.24 and 213.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 862.83, 1,294.24 and 213.56 is: 320.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    862.83 : 1,294.24 = 213.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    862.83/1,294.24 = 213.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    862.83x = 1,294.24 × 213.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    862.83x = 276,397.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 276,397.89/862.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 320.34

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