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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 867.92, 1,303.80 and 652.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 867.92, 1,303.80 and 652.88 is: 980.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    867.92 : 1,303.80 = 652.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    867.92/1,303.80 = 652.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    867.92x = 1,303.80 × 652.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    867.92x = 851,224.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 851,224.94/867.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 980.76

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