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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 862.93, 1,293.13 and 342.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 862.93, 1,293.13 and 342.40 is: 513.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    862.93 : 1,293.13 = 342.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    862.93/1,293.13 = 342.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    862.93x = 1,293.13 × 342.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    862.93x = 442,767.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 442,767.71/862.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 513.10

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