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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 861.33, 1,292.25 and 399.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 861.33, 1,292.25 and 399.43 is: 599.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    861.33 : 1,292.25 = 399.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    861.33/1,292.25 = 399.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    861.33x = 1,292.25 × 399.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    861.33x = 516,166.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 516,166.53/861.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 599.26

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