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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 867.90, 1,301.86 and 290.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 867.90, 1,301.86 and 290.78 is: 436.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    867.90 : 1,301.86 = 290.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    867.90/1,301.86 = 290.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    867.90x = 1,301.86 × 290.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    867.90x = 378,551.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 378,551.35/867.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 436.17

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