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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 862.94, 1,293.12 and 430.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 862.94, 1,293.12 and 430.40 is: 644.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    862.94 : 1,293.12 = 430.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    862.94/1,293.12 = 430.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    862.94x = 1,293.12 × 430.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    862.94x = 556,558.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 556,558.85/862.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 644.96

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