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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 867.96, 1,301.75 and 283.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 867.96, 1,301.75 and 283.01 is: 424.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    867.96 : 1,301.75 = 283.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    867.96/1,301.75 = 283.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    867.96x = 1,301.75 × 283.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    867.96x = 368,408.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 368,408.27/867.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 424.45

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