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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 863.71, 1,295.11 and 401.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 863.71, 1,295.11 and 401.60 is: 602.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    863.71 : 1,295.11 = 401.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    863.71/1,295.11 = 401.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    863.71x = 1,295.11 × 401.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    863.71x = 520,116.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 520,116.18/863.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 602.19

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