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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 863.04, 1,294.87 and 342.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 863.04, 1,294.87 and 342.87 is: 514.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    863.04 : 1,294.87 = 342.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    863.04/1,294.87 = 342.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    863.04x = 1,294.87 × 342.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    863.04x = 443,972.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 443,972.08/863.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 514.43

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