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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 861.34, 1,292.13 and 399.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 861.34, 1,292.13 and 399.25 is: 598.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    861.34 : 1,292.13 = 399.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    861.34/1,292.13 = 399.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    861.34x = 1,292.13 × 399.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    861.34x = 515,882.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 515,882.90/861.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 598.93

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