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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 861.84, 1,292.22 and 399.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 861.84, 1,292.22 and 399.06 is: 598.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    861.84 : 1,292.22 = 399.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    861.84/1,292.22 = 399.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    861.84x = 1,292.22 × 399.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    861.84x = 515,673.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 515,673.31/861.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 598.34

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