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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 863.93, 1,295.17 and 401.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 863.93, 1,295.17 and 401.49 is: 601.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    863.93 : 1,295.17 = 401.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    863.93/1,295.17 = 401.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    863.93x = 1,295.17 × 401.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    863.93x = 519,996.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 519,996.80/863.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 601.90

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