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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 862.94, 1,293.57 and 277.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 862.94, 1,293.57 and 277.62 is: 416.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    862.94 : 1,293.57 = 277.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    862.94/1,293.57 = 277.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    862.94x = 1,293.57 × 277.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    862.94x = 359,120.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 359,120.90/862.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 416.16

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