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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 863.70, 1,295.43 and 401.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 863.70, 1,295.43 and 401.33 is: 601.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    863.70 : 1,295.43 = 401.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    863.70/1,295.43 = 401.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    863.70x = 1,295.43 × 401.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    863.70x = 519,888.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 519,888.44/863.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 601.93

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