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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 867, 1,300.54 and 217.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 867, 1,300.54 and 217.74 is: 326.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    867 : 1,300.54 = 217.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    867/1,300.54 = 217.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    867x = 1,300.54 × 217.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    867x = 283,179.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 283,179.58/867
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 326.62

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