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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 868.46, 1,302.73 and 613.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 868.46, 1,302.73 and 613.10 is: 919.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    868.46 : 1,302.73 = 613.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    868.46/1,302.73 = 613.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    868.46x = 1,302.73 × 613.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    868.46x = 798,703.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 798,703.76/868.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 919.68

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