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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 867.56, 1,300.42 and 428.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 867.56, 1,300.42 and 428.12 is: 641.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    867.56 : 1,300.42 = 428.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    867.56/1,300.42 = 428.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    867.56x = 1,300.42 × 428.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    867.56x = 556,735.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 556,735.81/867.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 641.73

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