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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 867.14, 1,300.43 and 289.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 867.14, 1,300.43 and 289.88 is: 434.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    867.14 : 1,300.43 = 289.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    867.14/1,300.43 = 289.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    867.14x = 1,300.43 × 289.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    867.14x = 376,962.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 376,962.15/867.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 434.72

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