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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 867.02, 1,301.02 and 477.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 867.02, 1,301.02 and 477.04 is: 715.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    867.02 : 1,301.02 = 477.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    867.02/1,301.02 = 477.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    867.02x = 1,301.02 × 477.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    867.02x = 620,638.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 620,638.58/867.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 715.83

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