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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 863.48, 1,293.50 and 400.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 863.48, 1,293.50 and 400.62 is: 600.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    863.48 : 1,293.50 = 400.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    863.48/1,293.50 = 400.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    863.48x = 1,293.50 × 400.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    863.48x = 518,201.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 518,201.97/863.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 600.13

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