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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 867.74, 1,301.76 and 282.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 867.74, 1,301.76 and 282.88 is: 424.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    867.74 : 1,301.76 = 282.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    867.74/1,301.76 = 282.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    867.74x = 1,301.76 × 282.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    867.74x = 368,241.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 368,241.87/867.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 424.37

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