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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 862.67, 1,293.43 and 400.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 862.67, 1,293.43 and 400.20 is: 600.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    862.67 : 1,293.43 = 400.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    862.67/1,293.43 = 400.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    862.67x = 1,293.43 × 400.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    862.67x = 517,623.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 517,623.43/862.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 600.03

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