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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 863.04, 1,293.78 and 342.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 863.04, 1,293.78 and 342.69 is: 513.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    863.04 : 1,293.78 = 342.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    863.04/1,293.78 = 342.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    863.04x = 1,293.78 × 342.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    863.04x = 443,365.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 443,365.47/863.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 513.73

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