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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 863.07, 1,293.88 and 400.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 863.07, 1,293.88 and 400.61 is: 600.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    863.07 : 1,293.88 = 400.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    863.07/1,293.88 = 400.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    863.07x = 1,293.88 × 400.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    863.07x = 518,344.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 518,344.25/863.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 600.58

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