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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 868.46, 1,300.73 and 672.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 868.46, 1,300.73 and 672.39 is: 1,007.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    868.46 : 1,300.73 = 672.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    868.46/1,300.73 = 672.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    868.46x = 1,300.73 × 672.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    868.46x = 874,594.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 874,594.48/868.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,007.07

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