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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 864.79, 1,296.69 and 402.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 864.79, 1,296.69 and 402.86 is: 604.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    864.79 : 1,296.69 = 402.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    864.79/1,296.69 = 402.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    864.79x = 1,296.69 × 402.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    864.79x = 522,384.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 522,384.53/864.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 604.06

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