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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 863.15, 1,293.98 and 342.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 863.15, 1,293.98 and 342.99 is: 514.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    863.15 : 1,293.98 = 342.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    863.15/1,293.98 = 342.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    863.15x = 1,293.98 × 342.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    863.15x = 443,820.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 443,820.49/863.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 514.19

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