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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 863.08, 1,293.52 and 400.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 863.08, 1,293.52 and 400.80 is: 600.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    863.08 : 1,293.52 = 400.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    863.08/1,293.52 = 400.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    863.08x = 1,293.52 × 400.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    863.08x = 518,442.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 518,442.82/863.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 600.69

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