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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 864.38, 1,295.76 and 401.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 864.38, 1,295.76 and 401.92 is: 602.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    864.38 : 1,295.76 = 401.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    864.38/1,295.76 = 401.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    864.38x = 1,295.76 × 401.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    864.38x = 520,788.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 520,788.62/864.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 602.50

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