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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 862.99, 1,294.47 and 213.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 862.99, 1,294.47 and 213.72 is: 320.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    862.99 : 1,294.47 = 213.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    862.99/1,294.47 = 213.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    862.99x = 1,294.47 × 213.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    862.99x = 276,654.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 276,654.66/862.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 320.58

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