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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 867.06, 1,300.77 and 405.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 867.06, 1,300.77 and 405.36 is: 608.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    867.06 : 1,300.77 = 405.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    867.06/1,300.77 = 405.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    867.06x = 1,300.77 × 405.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    867.06x = 527,280.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 527,280.13/867.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 608.12

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