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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 864.19, 1,296.27 and 401.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 864.19, 1,296.27 and 401.71 is: 602.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    864.19 : 1,296.27 = 401.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    864.19/1,296.27 = 401.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    864.19x = 1,296.27 × 401.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    864.19x = 520,724.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 520,724.62/864.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 602.56

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