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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 863.80, 1,294.38 and 400.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 863.80, 1,294.38 and 400.84 is: 600.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    863.80 : 1,294.38 = 400.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    863.80/1,294.38 = 400.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    863.80x = 1,294.38 × 400.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    863.80x = 518,839.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 518,839.28/863.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 600.65

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