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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 862.04, 1,292.26 and 393.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 862.04, 1,292.26 and 393.16 is: 589.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    862.04 : 1,292.26 = 393.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    862.04/1,292.26 = 393.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    862.04x = 1,292.26 × 393.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    862.04x = 508,064.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 508,064.94/862.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 589.38

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