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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 867.84, 1,300.86 and 380.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 867.84, 1,300.86 and 380.76 is: 570.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    867.84 : 1,300.86 = 380.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    867.84/1,300.86 = 380.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    867.84x = 1,300.86 × 380.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    867.84x = 495,315.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 495,315.45/867.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 570.75

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