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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 863.20, 1,294.97 and 343.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 863.20, 1,294.97 and 343.45 is: 515.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    863.20 : 1,294.97 = 343.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    863.20/1,294.97 = 343.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    863.20x = 1,294.97 × 343.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    863.20x = 444,757.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 444,757.45/863.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 515.24

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