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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 867.62, 1,303.86 and 435.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 867.62, 1,303.86 and 435.08 is: 653.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    867.62 : 1,303.86 = 435.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    867.62/1,303.86 = 435.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    867.62x = 1,303.86 × 435.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    867.62x = 567,283.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 567,283.41/867.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 653.84

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