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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 864.48, 1,294.98 and 401.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 864.48, 1,294.98 and 401.62 is: 601.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    864.48 : 1,294.98 = 401.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    864.48/1,294.98 = 401.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    864.48x = 1,294.98 × 401.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    864.48x = 520,089.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 520,089.87/864.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 601.62

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