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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 867.78, 1,299.24 and 477.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 867.78, 1,299.24 and 477.36 is: 714.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    867.78 : 1,299.24 = 477.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    867.78/1,299.24 = 477.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    867.78x = 1,299.24 × 477.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    867.78x = 620,205.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 620,205.21/867.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 714.70

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