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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 862.11, 1,293.17 and 399.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 862.11, 1,293.17 and 399.76 is: 599.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    862.11 : 1,293.17 = 399.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    862.11/1,293.17 = 399.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    862.11x = 1,293.17 × 399.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    862.11x = 516,952.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 516,952.41/862.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 599.64

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