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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 867.87, 1,301.56 and 405.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 867.87, 1,301.56 and 405.20 is: 607.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    867.87 : 1,301.56 = 405.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    867.87/1,301.56 = 405.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    867.87x = 1,301.56 × 405.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    867.87x = 527,394.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 527,394.35/867.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 607.69

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