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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 863.56, 1,294.62 and 343.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 863.56, 1,294.62 and 343.34 is: 514.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    863.56 : 1,294.62 = 343.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    863.56/1,294.62 = 343.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    863.56x = 1,294.62 × 343.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    863.56x = 444,489.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 444,489.22/863.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 514.72

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