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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 863.98, 1,294.25 and 401.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 863.98, 1,294.25 and 401.12 is: 600.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    863.98 : 1,294.25 = 401.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    863.98/1,294.25 = 401.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    863.98x = 1,294.25 × 401.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    863.98x = 519,149.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 519,149.56/863.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 600.88

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