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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 867.64, 1,301.25 and 434.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 867.64, 1,301.25 and 434.70 is: 651.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    867.64 : 1,301.25 = 434.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    867.64/1,301.25 = 434.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    867.64x = 1,301.25 × 434.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    867.64x = 565,653.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 565,653.38/867.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 651.94

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