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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 864.20, 1,296.30 and 401.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 864.20, 1,296.30 and 401.90 is: 602.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    864.20 : 1,296.30 = 401.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    864.20/1,296.30 = 401.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    864.20x = 1,296.30 × 401.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    864.20x = 520,976.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 520,976.49/864.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 602.85

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