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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 862.95, 1,294.23 and 430.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 862.95, 1,294.23 and 430.01 is: 644.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    862.95 : 1,294.23 = 430.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    862.95/1,294.23 = 430.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    862.95x = 1,294.23 × 430.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    862.95x = 556,531.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 556,531.84/862.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 644.92

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