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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 863.78, 1,295.19 and 343.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 863.78, 1,295.19 and 343.26 is: 514.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    863.78 : 1,295.19 = 343.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    863.78/1,295.19 = 343.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    863.78x = 1,295.19 × 343.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    863.78x = 444,586.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 444,586.92/863.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 514.70

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