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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 867.02, 1,300.38 and 289.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 867.02, 1,300.38 and 289.76 is: 434.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    867.02 : 1,300.38 = 289.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    867.02/1,300.38 = 289.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    867.02x = 1,300.38 × 289.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    867.02x = 376,798.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 376,798.11/867.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 434.59

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