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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 862.98, 1,294.02 and 343.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 862.98, 1,294.02 and 343.14 is: 514.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    862.98 : 1,294.02 = 343.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    862.98/1,294.02 = 343.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    862.98x = 1,294.02 × 343.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    862.98x = 444,030.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 444,030.02/862.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 514.53

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