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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 862.93, 1,293.48 and 343.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 862.93, 1,293.48 and 343.21 is: 514.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    862.93 : 1,293.48 = 343.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    862.93/1,293.48 = 343.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    862.93x = 1,293.48 × 343.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    862.93x = 443,935.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 443,935.27/862.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 514.45

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