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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 867.42, 1,300.29 and 289.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 867.42, 1,300.29 and 289.89 is: 434.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    867.42 : 1,300.29 = 289.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    867.42/1,300.29 = 289.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    867.42x = 1,300.29 × 289.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    867.42x = 376,941.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 376,941.07/867.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 434.55

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