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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 862.69, 1,294.06 and 400.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 862.69, 1,294.06 and 400.33 is: 600.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    862.69 : 1,294.06 = 400.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    862.69/1,294.06 = 400.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    862.69x = 1,294.06 × 400.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    862.69x = 518,051.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 518,051.04/862.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 600.51

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