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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 867.74, 1,301.19 and 282.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 867.74, 1,301.19 and 282.62 is: 423.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    867.74 : 1,301.19 = 282.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    867.74/1,301.19 = 282.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    867.74x = 1,301.19 × 282.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    867.74x = 367,735.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 367,735.81/867.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 423.79

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