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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 863.85, 1,295.78 and 343.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 863.85, 1,295.78 and 343.62 is: 515.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    863.85 : 1,295.78 = 343.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    863.85/1,295.78 = 343.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    863.85x = 1,295.78 × 343.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    863.85x = 445,255.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 445,255.92/863.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 515.43

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