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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 867.09, 1,300.55 and 217.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 867.09, 1,300.55 and 217.83 is: 326.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    867.09 : 1,300.55 = 217.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    867.09/1,300.55 = 217.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    867.09x = 1,300.55 × 217.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    867.09x = 283,295.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 283,295.28/867.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 326.72

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