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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 867.98, 1,301.98 and 290.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 867.98, 1,301.98 and 290.86 is: 436.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    867.98 : 1,301.98 = 290.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    867.98/1,301.98 = 290.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    867.98x = 1,301.98 × 290.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    867.98x = 378,693.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 378,693.90/867.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 436.29

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