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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 867.78, 1,300.93 and 380.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 867.78, 1,300.93 and 380.45 is: 570.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    867.78 : 1,300.93 = 380.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    867.78/1,300.93 = 380.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    867.78x = 1,300.93 × 380.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    867.78x = 494,941.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 494,941.12/867.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 570.35

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