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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 861.27, 1,292.46 and 399.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 861.27, 1,292.46 and 399.12 is: 598.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    861.27 : 1,292.46 = 399.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    861.27/1,292.46 = 399.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    861.27x = 1,292.46 × 399.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    861.27x = 515,846.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 515,846.64/861.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 598.94

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