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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 863.35, 1,295.93 and 401.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 863.35, 1,295.93 and 401.57 is: 602.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    863.35 : 1,295.93 = 401.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    863.35/1,295.93 = 401.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    863.35x = 1,295.93 × 401.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    863.35x = 520,413.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 520,413.28/863.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 602.79

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