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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 867.97, 1,301.75 and 282.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 867.97, 1,301.75 and 282.88 is: 424.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    867.97 : 1,301.75 = 282.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    867.97/1,301.75 = 282.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    867.97x = 1,301.75 × 282.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    867.97x = 368,239.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 368,239.04/867.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 424.25

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