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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 868.24, 1,301.40 and 482.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 868.24, 1,301.40 and 482.80 is: 723.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    868.24 : 1,301.40 = 482.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    868.24/1,301.40 = 482.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    868.24x = 1,301.40 × 482.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    868.24x = 628,315.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 628,315.92/868.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 723.67

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