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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 864.69, 1,297.02 and 402.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 864.69, 1,297.02 and 402.21 is: 603.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    864.69 : 1,297.02 = 402.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    864.69/1,297.02 = 402.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    864.69x = 1,297.02 × 402.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    864.69x = 521,674.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 521,674.41/864.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 603.31

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