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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 863.95, 1,295.71 and 401.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 863.95, 1,295.71 and 401.28 is: 601.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    863.95 : 1,295.71 = 401.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    863.95/1,295.71 = 401.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    863.95x = 1,295.71 × 401.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    863.95x = 519,942.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 519,942.51/863.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 601.82

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