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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 867.60, 1,298.94 and 623.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 867.60, 1,298.94 and 623.38 is: 933.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    867.60 : 1,298.94 = 623.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    867.60/1,298.94 = 623.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    867.60x = 1,298.94 × 623.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    867.60x = 809,733.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 809,733.22/867.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 933.30

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