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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 867.64, 1,300.74 and 606.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 867.64, 1,300.74 and 606.90 is: 909.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    867.64 : 1,300.74 = 606.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    867.64/1,300.74 = 606.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    867.64x = 1,300.74 × 606.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    867.64x = 789,419.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 789,419.11/867.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 909.85

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