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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 862.92, 1,292.60 and 422.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 862.92, 1,292.60 and 422.85 is: 633.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    862.92 : 1,292.60 = 422.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    862.92/1,292.60 = 422.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    862.92x = 1,292.60 × 422.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    862.92x = 546,573.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 546,573.80/862.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 633.40

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