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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 862.38, 1,292.42 and 400.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 862.38, 1,292.42 and 400.07 is: 599.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    862.38 : 1,292.42 = 400.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    862.38/1,292.42 = 400.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    862.38x = 1,292.42 × 400.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    862.38x = 517,062.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 517,062.70/862.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 599.58

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