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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 867.76, 1,302.14 and 434.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 867.76, 1,302.14 and 434.92 is: 652.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    867.76 : 1,302.14 = 434.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    867.76/1,302.14 = 434.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    867.76x = 1,302.14 × 434.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    867.76x = 566,326.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 566,326.73/867.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 652.63

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