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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 867.17, 1,300.88 and 398.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 867.17, 1,300.88 and 398.54 is: 597.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    867.17 : 1,300.88 = 398.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    867.17/1,300.88 = 398.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    867.17x = 1,300.88 × 398.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    867.17x = 518,447.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 518,447.21/867.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 597.86

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