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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 867.13, 1,300.23 and 379.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 867.13, 1,300.23 and 379.61 is: 569.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    867.13 : 1,300.23 = 379.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    867.13/1,300.23 = 379.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    867.13x = 1,300.23 × 379.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    867.13x = 493,580.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 493,580.31/867.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 569.21

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