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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 864.59, 1,296.68 and 401.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 864.59, 1,296.68 and 401.93 is: 602.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    864.59 : 1,296.68 = 401.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    864.59/1,296.68 = 401.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    864.59x = 1,296.68 × 401.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    864.59x = 521,170.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 521,170.96/864.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 602.80

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