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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 863.19, 1,294.82 and 400.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 863.19, 1,294.82 and 400.83 is: 601.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    863.19 : 1,294.82 = 400.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    863.19/1,294.82 = 400.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    863.19x = 1,294.82 × 400.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    863.19x = 519,000.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 519,000.70/863.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 601.26

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