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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 868.04, 1,302.16 and 577.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 868.04, 1,302.16 and 577.44 is: 866.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    868.04 : 1,302.16 = 577.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    868.04/1,302.16 = 577.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    868.04x = 1,302.16 × 577.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    868.04x = 751,919.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 751,919.27/868.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 866.23

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