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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 868.20, 1,302.30 and 577.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 868.20, 1,302.30 and 577.62 is: 866.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    868.20 : 1,302.30 = 577.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    868.20/1,302.30 = 577.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    868.20x = 1,302.30 × 577.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    868.20x = 752,234.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 752,234.53/868.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 866.43

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