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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 867.79, 1,301.70 and 282.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 867.79, 1,301.70 and 282.79 is: 424.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    867.79 : 1,301.70 = 282.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    867.79/1,301.70 = 282.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    867.79x = 1,301.70 × 282.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    867.79x = 368,104.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 368,104.49/867.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 424.19

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