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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 867.06, 1,297.80 and 620.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 867.06, 1,297.80 and 620.10 is: 928.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    867.06 : 1,297.80 = 620.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    867.06/1,297.80 = 620.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    867.06x = 1,297.80 × 620.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    867.06x = 804,765.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 804,765.78/867.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 928.15

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