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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 863.85, 1,295.32 and 401.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 863.85, 1,295.32 and 401.85 is: 602.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    863.85 : 1,295.32 = 401.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    863.85/1,295.32 = 401.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    863.85x = 1,295.32 × 401.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    863.85x = 520,524.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 520,524.84/863.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 602.56

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