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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 867.40, 1,301.82 and 676.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 867.40, 1,301.82 and 676.24 is: 1,014.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    867.40 : 1,301.82 = 676.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    867.40/1,301.82 = 676.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    867.40x = 1,301.82 × 676.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    867.40x = 880,342.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 880,342.76/867.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,014.92

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