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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 867.42, 1,299.87 and 433.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 867.42, 1,299.87 and 433.70 is: 649.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    867.42 : 1,299.87 = 433.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    867.42/1,299.87 = 433.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    867.42x = 1,299.87 × 433.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    867.42x = 563,753.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 563,753.62/867.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 649.92

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