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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 862.30, 1,293.28 and 393.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 862.30, 1,293.28 and 393.66 is: 590.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    862.30 : 1,293.28 = 393.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    862.30/1,293.28 = 393.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    862.30x = 1,293.28 × 393.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    862.30x = 509,112.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 509,112.60/862.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 590.41

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