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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 862.04, 1,291.85 and 399.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 862.04, 1,291.85 and 399.13 is: 598.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    862.04 : 1,291.85 = 399.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    862.04/1,291.85 = 399.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    862.04x = 1,291.85 × 399.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    862.04x = 515,612.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 515,612.36/862.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 598.13

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