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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 867.85, 1,301.87 and 380.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 867.85, 1,301.87 and 380.84 is: 571.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    867.85 : 1,301.87 = 380.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    867.85/1,301.87 = 380.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    867.85x = 1,301.87 × 380.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    867.85x = 495,798.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 495,798.61/867.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 571.30

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