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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 862.01, 1,292.82 and 399.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 862.01, 1,292.82 and 399.34 is: 598.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    862.01 : 1,292.82 = 399.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    862.01/1,292.82 = 399.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    862.01x = 1,292.82 × 399.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    862.01x = 516,274.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 516,274.74/862.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 598.92

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