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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 863.16, 1,295.65 and 401.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 863.16, 1,295.65 and 401.39 is: 602.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    863.16 : 1,295.65 = 401.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    863.16/1,295.65 = 401.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    863.16x = 1,295.65 × 401.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    863.16x = 520,059.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 520,059.84/863.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 602.51

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