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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 862.04, 1,293.17 and 399.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 862.04, 1,293.17 and 399.94 is: 599.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    862.04 : 1,293.17 = 399.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    862.04/1,293.17 = 399.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    862.04x = 1,293.17 × 399.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    862.04x = 517,185.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 517,185.18/862.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 599.95

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