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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 862.97, 1,294.49 and 213.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 862.97, 1,294.49 and 213.71 is: 320.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    862.97 : 1,294.49 = 213.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    862.97/1,294.49 = 213.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    862.97x = 1,294.49 × 213.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    862.97x = 276,637.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 276,637.92/862.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 320.57

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