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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 862.95, 1,293.68 and 343.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 862.95, 1,293.68 and 343.31 is: 514.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    862.95 : 1,293.68 = 343.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    862.95/1,293.68 = 343.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    862.95x = 1,293.68 × 343.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    862.95x = 444,133.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 444,133.28/862.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 514.67

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