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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 863.94, 1,295.19 and 402.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 863.94, 1,295.19 and 402.05 is: 602.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    863.94 : 1,295.19 = 402.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    863.94/1,295.19 = 402.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    863.94x = 1,295.19 × 402.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    863.94x = 520,724.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 520,724.66/863.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 602.73

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