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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 867.86, 1,301.87 and 399.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 867.86, 1,301.87 and 399.33 is: 599.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    867.86 : 1,301.87 = 399.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    867.86/1,301.87 = 399.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    867.86x = 1,301.87 × 399.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    867.86x = 519,867.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 519,867.24/867.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 599.02

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