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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 862.82, 1,293.51 and 400.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 862.82, 1,293.51 and 400.93 is: 601.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    862.82 : 1,293.51 = 400.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    862.82/1,293.51 = 400.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    862.82x = 1,293.51 × 400.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    862.82x = 518,603.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 518,603.73/862.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 601.06

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