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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 867.32, 1,300.01 and 559.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 867.32, 1,300.01 and 559.74 is: 838.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    867.32 : 1,300.01 = 559.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    867.32/1,300.01 = 559.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    867.32x = 1,300.01 × 559.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    867.32x = 727,664.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 727,664.80/867.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 838.99

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