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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 867.68, 1,302.24 and 611.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 867.68, 1,302.24 and 611.36 is: 917.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    867.68 : 1,302.24 = 611.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    867.68/1,302.24 = 611.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    867.68x = 1,302.24 × 611.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    867.68x = 796,137.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 796,137.45/867.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 917.55

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