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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 867.88, 1,301.25 and 405.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 867.88, 1,301.25 and 405.65 is: 608.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    867.88 : 1,301.25 = 405.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    867.88/1,301.25 = 405.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    867.88x = 1,301.25 × 405.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    867.88x = 527,855.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 527,855.32/867.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 608.21

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