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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 863.97, 1,295.24 and 401.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 863.97, 1,295.24 and 401.37 is: 601.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    863.97 : 1,295.24 = 401.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    863.97/1,295.24 = 401.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    863.97x = 1,295.24 × 401.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    863.97x = 519,868.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 519,868.47/863.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 601.72

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