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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 867.78, 1,301.68 and 282.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 867.78, 1,301.68 and 282.84 is: 424.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    867.78 : 1,301.68 = 282.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    867.78/1,301.68 = 282.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    867.78x = 1,301.68 × 282.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    867.78x = 368,161.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 368,161.58/867.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 424.25

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