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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 862.16, 1,292.12 and 400.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 862.16, 1,292.12 and 400.16 is: 599.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    862.16 : 1,292.12 = 400.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    862.16/1,292.12 = 400.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    862.16x = 1,292.12 × 400.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    862.16x = 517,054.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 517,054.74/862.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 599.72

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