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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 862.93, 1,293.99 and 277.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 862.93, 1,293.99 and 277.82 is: 416.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    862.93 : 1,293.99 = 277.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    862.93/1,293.99 = 277.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    862.93x = 1,293.99 × 277.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    862.93x = 359,496.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 359,496.30/862.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 416.60

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