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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 867.74, 1,300.86 and 434.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 867.74, 1,300.86 and 434.66 is: 651.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    867.74 : 1,300.86 = 434.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    867.74/1,300.86 = 434.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    867.74x = 1,300.86 × 434.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    867.74x = 565,431.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 565,431.81/867.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 651.61

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