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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 864.78, 1,296.45 and 401.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 864.78, 1,296.45 and 401.97 is: 602.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    864.78 : 1,296.45 = 401.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    864.78/1,296.45 = 401.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    864.78x = 1,296.45 × 401.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    864.78x = 521,134.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 521,134.01/864.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 602.62

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