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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 862.98, 1,293.91 and 369.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 862.98, 1,293.91 and 369.71 is: 554.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    862.98 : 1,293.91 = 369.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    862.98/1,293.91 = 369.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    862.98x = 1,293.91 × 369.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    862.98x = 478,369.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 478,369.62/862.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 554.32

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