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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 867.13, 1,300.95 and 405.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 867.13, 1,300.95 and 405.18 is: 607.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    867.13 : 1,300.95 = 405.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    867.13/1,300.95 = 405.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    867.13x = 1,300.95 × 405.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    867.13x = 527,118.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 527,118.92/867.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 607.89

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