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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 863.21, 1,294.79 and 343.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 863.21, 1,294.79 and 343.19 is: 514.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    863.21 : 1,294.79 = 343.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    863.21/1,294.79 = 343.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    863.21x = 1,294.79 × 343.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    863.21x = 444,360.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 444,360.50/863.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 514.78

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